I think it hurt my performance because I stopped being me. That won't ever happen again. Christopher Darden happenhurtperformance Change image and share on social
The law has no compassion. And justice is administered without compassion. Christopher Darden administercompassionjustice Change image and share on social
The events of the day inspired me to become a lawyer. Christopher Darden dayeventinspire Change image and share on social
I began writing in the 4th grade. As a matter of fact, I produced a play for the entire school. It was about Leif Ericson and the discovery of America. Christopher Darden 4thamericabegin Change image and share on social
All I can really say is it's bloodier than hell. In this one I'm going to be much more direct and honest in my description of the actual killings and the crime scene. Christopher Darden actualbloodycrime Change image and share on social
I think that as I continue to write, my writing I hope will become more controversial and more provocative. Christopher Darden continuecontroversialhope Change image and share on social
In fact, some reviewers have said that as they got into the story they forgot that the protagonist is a black woman. They were moved by the story - by the people as a whole - and not by the little things. Christopher Darden blackfactforget share on social
I think that the mere fact that I'm doing it ought to inspire someone. In junior high school the counselor suggested that I focus on wood shop and metal shop. Christopher Darden counselorfactfocus Change image and share on social
It would have been easier to have a male protagonist, but I didn't want people to assume that Nikki Hill was me in her entirety because a lot of people just don't like me and I don't think they would be interested in reading about me, even in the fictional context. Christopher Darden assumecontexteasy share on social
I don't know how the editors are going to take it or how it may be received. But to some extent I'm hoping that with the next book, when people pick it up and read it, it will scare the pants off of them. Christopher Darden bookeditorextent share on social
