I worked in Hollywood as a reader and a would-be writer for about 6 years before I sold my first story. Sidney Sheldon hollywoodreadersell Change image and share on social
The thing that made Groucho special was the way he used his body parts. He also had a wicked tongue. People didn't realize it, but when Groucho said something, he meant it. Sidney Sheldon bodygrouchomake Change image and share on social
Another woman approached me while I was having lunch at the Russian Tea Room in New York and told me that the reason she had become a lawyer was because she had read 'Rage of Angels'. To me, that kind of feedback has more meaning than any sales figures. Sidney Sheldon angelapproachfeedback share on social
Abraham Lincoln because he was a man filled with great compassion who believed that all men are created free and equal, and was not afraid to stand on that platform. The way Lincoln lived his life has served me well in mine. Sidney Sheldon abrahamafraidbelieve share on social
Don't give up. There are too many nay-sayers out there who will try to discourage you. Don't listen to them. The only one who can make you give up is yourself. Sidney Sheldon discouragegivelisten Change image and share on social
Try to leave the Earth a better place than when you arrived. Sidney Sheldon arriveearthleave Change image and share on social
What I do is put my characters into situations that are so precarious there is no way to get out. And then I figure how to get them out. Sidney Sheldon characterfigureprecarious Change image and share on social
In a novel, on the other hand, you not only have to describe the rooms, but the clothes, the characters and what they are thinking. It's a much more in-depth process. Sidney Sheldon characterclothedepth Change image and share on social
Talent is a gift that can be given, and it can be taken away. We have to appreciate that. Sidney Sheldon gifttalent Change image and share on social
I love the freedom that the narrative form provides. Sidney Sheldon formfreedomlove Change image and share on social
