Authors:

Most characters are composed of snippets here and there of people I've known, and all rolled into the character I've created. They do become like their own people.

"Nicholas Sparks, Author of 'Nights in Rodanthe' and 'The Notebook'". Live Q&A, www.washingtonpost.com. September 17, 2008.
Most characters are composed of snippets here and there of people I've known, and all rolled into the character I've created. They do become like their own people.