I got halfway through 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.' I don't get it at all. What's the big thrill? It's boring. Elmore Leonard bigboredragon Change image and share on social
There are some people who have been reading me for years, and they keep saying kind things about the writing. That's what you're writing for, to get people to respond to it. Elmore Leonard kindpeopleread Change image and share on social
I really - I don't take my work that seriously, and I think that's what keeps me loose. If I try to write, if I catch myself trying to write, I'll fall right on my face. I'll see it. If I see in the prose that I'm - 'Boy, look at me writing,' I rewrite it. I rewrite it because I don't, because I think it's distracting. Elmore Leonard boycatchdistract share on social
I left advertising as fast as I could in 1961. And I haven't ever thought about going back. Elmore Leonard advertisebackfast Change image and share on social
I never see my bad guys as simply bad. They want pretty much the same thing that you and I want: they want to be happy. Elmore Leonard badguyhappy Change image and share on social
I try to leave out the parts readers skip. Elmore Leonard leavepartreader Change image and share on social
I don't believe in writer's block or waiting for inspiration. If you're a writer, you sit down and write. Elmore Leonard blockinspirationsit Change image and share on social
Writers - all writers, even screenwriters - like to make their mark. I don't think many screenwriters can write. They pass as writers. Elmore Leonard makemarkpas Change image and share on social
It took me 20 years to buy an electric typewriter, because I was afraid it would be too sensitive. I like to bang the keys. I'm doing action stories, so that's the way I like to do it. Elmore Leonard actionafraidbang Change image and share on social
I think any writer is a fool if he doesn't do it for money. There needs to be some kind of incentive in addition to the project. It all goes together. It's fun to sit there and think of characters and get them into action, then be paid for it. Elmore Leonard actionadditioncharacter share on social