Posterity makes the judgments. There are going to be a lot of surprises in store for everybody. Irwin Shaw judgmentlotmake Change image and share on social
An absolutely necessary part of a writer's equipment, almost as necessary as talent, is the ability to stand up under punishment, both the punishment the world hands out and the punishment he inflicts upon himself. Irwin Shaw abilityabsolutelyequipment share on social
Special-interest magazines are dangerous places for writers to start out in because the writing quickly falls into a routine and people are likely to find themselves artistically exhausted when they want to work on something of their own. Irwin Shaw artisticallydangerousexhaust share on social
Writing is like a contact sport, like football. You can get hurt, but you enjoy it. Irwin Shaw contactenjoyfootball Change image and share on social
You have to expect the raps when you have achieved popularity as a writer. Irwin Shaw achieveexpectpopularity Change image and share on social
I am forced to say that I have many fiercer critics than myself. Irwin Shaw criticfierceforce Change image and share on social
You must avoid giving hostages to fortune, like getting an expensive wife, an expensive house, and a style of living that never lets you aford the time to take the chance to write what you wish. Irwin Shaw afordavoidchance Change image and share on social
People who light up like Roman candles come down in the dark very quickly. Irwin Shaw candledarklight Change image and share on social
I never drink while I'm working, but after a few glasses I get ideas that would never have occurred to me dead sober. Irwin Shaw deaddrinkglass Change image and share on social
Writers of fiction, when they begin, are more likely to try the short form. Irwin Shaw beginfictionform Change image and share on social