Top 33 Quotes by Sara Paretsky

I have a friend who lives in the South Side of Chicago. I helped out at a church charity there where they try to give a bit of cohesion to a desperate area. Everyone was very welcoming.

Around the time I turned 30, I wanted to publish a novel.

I spent 10 years as a marketing manager. I've found my experience in the financial world invaluable background for writing about white-collar crimes.

I went to college at the University of Kansas, where I got a degree in political science.

I wish I could remember where I put things. I spend half my life looking for my keys. With the other half I look for my glasses.

I realised I'd never climb Everest but thought I could still write a book.

I live and die with the Chicago Cubs.

I thought it was time for a tough, smart, likable female private investigator, and that's how VI came to life.

I'm a grandmother, and a mighty proud one.

I'm lucky in having found the perfect partner to spend my life with.