They had a son, Alain, now a well-known London-based writer, and a daughter, Miel.

Houman Barekat (born 1981) is a London-based writer and editor.

Julian Simpson is a London-based writer and director working in film, TV and radio.

Ms. Taylor, a London-based writer specializing in media studies, is fair in pointing out the numerous obstacles posed to journalistic probity during those years.

Svitlana Pyrkalo is a London-based Ukrainian writer and journalist.

Rita Konig, a London-based writer, observed, "If you're not naturally beautiful, then you have to be more clever."

James Geary is an American-born, London-based writer and the former Europe editor of Time.

"Not at all," said Kathy Lette, a London-based Australian writer.

Rhodri Marsden (born October 1, 1971) is a London-based writer and musician.