The Annotated Dan Brown The reclusive author has given very few interviews since his mammoth success with the Da Vinci Code, so worldwide press is attracted to his testimony yesterday and an accompanying lengthy witness statement as some of the first glimpses into his life. Some excerpts: * “I have a very short concentration span. That’s why I write in short chapters.” * “For me, writing is a discipline, much like playing a musical instrument; it requires constant practice and honing of skills. If I’m not at my desk by sunrise, I feel like I’m missing my most productive hours. […]