Author Profession

Unless you’re willing to have a go, fail miserably, and have another go, success won’t happen.

Profession : Writer

It only stands to reason that where there’s sacrifice, there’s someone collecting the sacrificial offerings. Where there’s service, there is someone being served. The man who speaks to you of sacrifice is speaking of slaves and masters, and intends to be the master.

Profession : Writer

Chance is a word void of sense; nothing can exist without a cause.

Profession : Writer

Temptation is a woman’s weapon and man’s excuse.

Profession : Writer

To catch a husband is an art; to hold him is a job.

Profession : Writer

To the living we owe respect, but to the dead we owe only the truth.

Profession : Writer

He must be very ignorant for he answers every question he is asked.

Profession : Writer

Even in the best of lives, mistakes are made.

Profession : Writer

Noir is dead for me because historically, I think it’s a simple view. I’ve taken it as far as it can go. I think I’ve expanded on it a great deal, taken it further than any other American novelist.

Profession : Writer

The cynics are right nine times out of ten.

Profession : Writer