I like the idea of everybody knowing each other; you know why you're doing things. Daniel Woodrell ideaknowthing Change image and share on social
As a high-school drop-out, I knew I wanted to write, but I wasn't overly confident that I was going to be writing anything serious. I was happy enough with the idea that I could be a penny-a-word guy and survive. Daniel Woodrell confidentdropguy share on social
I love Shakespeare and the Greeks - learned a lot studying them at one time. Daniel Woodrell greeklearnlot Change image and share on social
I've always been fascinated by the Mississippi River and the way of life in these small river towns. Daniel Woodrell fascinatehavelife Change image and share on social
You want to hear an agent scream, say, 'I'm thinking about doing a collection of short stories set in the Ozarks.' Daniel Woodrell agentcollectionhear Change image and share on social
I've bumped into at least three people in town who all insist 'Winter's Bone' is about them. Daniel Woodrell bonebumphave Change image and share on social
I rise near dawn, make a strong cup of coffee, wander to my desk and come fully awake by reading something written the day before. Daniel Woodrell awakecoffeecup Change image and share on social
I'm very attracted to poetry for all the reasons someone likes poetry. The notion of compression seems to fit my personality. Daniel Woodrell attractcompressionfit Change image and share on social
Most of my characters aren't hillbillies anyway. Let's just call them proletariat with a disposition towards criminal activity. Daniel Woodrell activitycallcharacter Change image and share on social
If you don't allow yourself to change from book to book - take chances - it turns into a dullish job with no health benefits or pension plan and only intermittent paychecks. Daniel Woodrell benefitbookchance Change image and share on social
