Libraries function as crucial technology hubs, not merely for free Web access, but those who need computer training and assistance. Library business centers help support entrepreneurship and retraining. Scott Turow accessassistancebusiness share on social
I trained as a writer before I became a lawyer. I was headed for a life as an English professor, but that just wasn't me. I'm not a scholar; I didn't have a scholar's attitude toward literature. Scott Turow attitudeenglishhead Change image and share on social
I count myself as one of millions of Americans whose life simply would not be the same without the libraries that supported my learning. Scott Turow americancountlearn Change image and share on social
The truth of the matter is that the people who succeed in the arts most often are the people who get up again after getting knocked down. Persistence is critical. Scott Turow artcriticalknock Change image and share on social
The one thing I would like more credit for is being part of a movement which involves recognising the importance of plot and asserting that books of literary worth could be written that had plots. Scott Turow assertbookcredit Change image and share on social
There are lots of things about Amazon for which they deserve credit. They're innovative. There are lots of very, very happy Amazon customers. I'm not here to dispute that Amazon has been personally good for me or to say that they haven't been, so far, good to their customers. Scott Turow amazoncreditcustomer share on social
Being a lawyer, even in a city as large as Chicago, is like being a citizen of a small town. I love watching the life of the town play out. You know, the rise and fall of individual lives in the entire community is just fascinating to me. Scott Turow chicagocitizencity share on social
The prosecutor, who is supposed to carry the burden of proof, really is an author. Scott Turow authorburdencarry Change image and share on social
I write based on powerful inner impulses, and those seem to shift over time. Scott Turow baseimpulsepowerful Change image and share on social
'Black Beauty,' by Anna Sewell, remains a star-dusted memory because my mom read it aloud to my sister and me at night for months. I was no more than 7. Scott Turow aloudannabeauty Change image and share on social