My books are shelved in different places, depending on the bookstore. Sometimes they can be found in the Mystery section, sometimes in the Humor department, and occasionally even in the Literature aisle, which is somewhat astounding. Carl Hiaasen aisleastoundbook share on social
Informed opponents of Obama's healthcare initiative have expressed dismay at the low level of discourse. Carl Hiaasen discoursedismayexpress Change image and share on social
People say sometimes, gosh, that was brave of you to write such-and-such last week. 'Brave?' What do they mean 'brave?' It's right! How could you not write it? Carl Hiaasen bravegoshpeople Change image and share on social
The one thing a lifetime in the newspaper business teaches you is pace - you spend all your time trying to make sure that the reader's going to finish what you're writing. Carl Hiaasen businessfinishlifetime Change image and share on social
When you're given a newspaper column, you're not being paid to sit on a fence and scratch your chin and say 'On the one hand this' and 'On the other hand that.' You're getting paid for your opinion. Carl Hiaasen chincolumnfence Change image and share on social
Good satire comes from anger. It comes from a sense of injustice, that there are wrongs in the world that need to be fixed. And what better place to get that well of venom and outrage boiling than a newsroom, because you're on the front lines. Carl Hiaasen angerboilfix share on social
Obviously you have to make a profit to put out a newspaper. I'm not an idiot. But when the margins are in excess of 25 per cent you're talking about greed. Carl Hiaasen centexcessgreed Change image and share on social
Everybody's idea of a great book is different, of course. For me it's one that makes my jaw drop on every page, the writing is so original. Carl Hiaasen bookdropgreat Change image and share on social
I think it's always good for the author to stay a good cattle prod's distance from the actual moviemaking. Carl Hiaasen actualauthorcattle Change image and share on social
I've always enjoyed making people laugh. But in order for me to be funny, I have to get ticked off about something. Carl Hiaasen enjoyfunnyhave Change image and share on social
