My mum was never too keen on TV, so we kids all went to the library and got books out. Right from the start, I loved the works of Mark Twain. Every time I read about Tom Sawyer, I'd go out and do something low-level naughty, just like him. John Grisham bookkeenkid share on social
Writing's still the most difficult job I've ever had - but it's worth it. John Grisham difficulthavejob Change image and share on social
There's always such a rush to judgment. It makes a fair trial hard to get. John Grisham fairhardjudgment Change image and share on social
When you work at street level you never know who's going to walk through your door. John Grisham doorlevelstreet Change image and share on social
More than 100 people have been sent to death row who were later exonerated because they weren't guilty or fairly tried. Most criminal defendants do not get adequate representation because there are not enough public defenders to represent them. There is a lot that is wrong. John Grisham adequatecriminaldeath share on social
I always do book signings with the same blue pen. That way, if I add a personalised message to a book I've already signed, it'll be in the same colour as my signature. John Grisham addbluebook Change image and share on social
Sometimes I can tackle an issue -homelessness, tobacco litigation, insurance fraud, the death penalty - and wrap a good story around it. These are the best books, the ones with a story and a message. John Grisham bookdeathfraud Change image and share on social
I give off rather mixed messages about the law. On the one hand, I can honestly say I don't miss working in a law office. On the other hand I do enjoy watching the law and while the profession may have its problems, I have sold zillions of books out of magnifying them. John Grisham bookenjoygive share on social
Nobody wants to read about the honest lawyer down the street who does real estate loans and wills. If you want to sell books, you have to write about the interesting lawyers - the guys who steal all the money and take off. That's the fun stuff. John Grisham bookestatefun share on social
One thing you really have to watch as a writer is getting on a soapbox or pulpit about anything. You don't want to alienate readers. John Grisham alienatepulpitreader Change image and share on social
