I met him when he was making an appearance as an author. Other authors, when they make appearances, are more than happy for you to take a few photos for the department's archive, and will take time to chat with you about books and writing in general, but this guy wasn't keen at all. He made it quite clear he wanted photos kept to an absolute minimum, and the lady who was looking after him for the event said he had barely spoken to her from the minute she met him at the station. He answered audience questions and signed books, but there was little small talk.