Noir is dead for me because historically, I think it's a simple view. I've taken it as far as it can go. I think I've expanded on it a great deal, taken it further than any other American novelist. James Ellroy americandeaddeal Change image and share on social
I would like to provoke ambiguous responses in my readers. James Ellroy ambiguousprovokereader Change image and share on social
Raymond Chandler once wrote that Dashiell Hammett gave murder back to the people who really committed it. James Ellroy backchandlercommit Change image and share on social
I put on such a good show, the story is outrageous, and people don't want to hear that I'm basically a reasonable human being. As long as it continues to get me print, I'll continue to perform in an exuberant manner. James Ellroy basicallycontinueexuberant share on social
As critical acclaim and response has built up, every interview I give is a chance to puncture the myth I've created about my work and refine it. James Ellroy acclaimbuildchance Change image and share on social
The truth of the matter is, you lose a parent to murder when you're 10 years old, and in fact at the time of the murder you hate your lost parent, my mother in my case. James Ellroy casefacthate Change image and share on social
