Writing for the theater, you find yourself living a nocturnal life. Irwin Shaw findlifelive Change image and share on social
I haven't stuck to any formula. Most great writers stick to the same style, but I wanted to be more various. Irwin Shaw formulagreatstick 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
I never show anything to anybody until I've finished it. Irwin Shaw finishhaveshow Change image and share on social
My views naturally have mellowed. Most of the critics have been more or less nice to me. Irwin Shaw criticmellownaturally Change image and 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
A writer has to live with a sense of honor. Irwin Shaw honorlivesense Change image and share on social
All writers are the same - they forget a thousand good reviews and remember one bad one. Irwin Shaw badforgetgood Change image and share on social
No writer need feel sorry for himself if he writes and enjoys it, even if he doesn't get paid. Irwin Shaw enjoyfeelpay Change image and share on social
