I took the first James Kelman novel, 'The Bus Conductor Hines', home to my dad. I thought, 'My … - Ian Rankin

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Be aware of "yes" men. Generally, they are losers. Surround yourself with winners. Never forget - people win.

Ian Rankin

I took the first James Kelman novel, 'The Bus Conductor Hines', home to my dad. I thought, 'My dad will like this; it's written in Scots. ' But my dad said: 'I can't read that. ' He was reading James Bond and John le Carre. That was part of what attracted me to crime - the idea of getting a wide audience.

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