I always spend time exploring the customs and attitudes of the countries I'm using for locations, and interviewing the people who live there. I've visited over 90 countries thus far. Sidney Sheldon attitudecountrycustom 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
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
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
When you write a movie, you have a hundred collaborators. But when you write a novel, it's yours. Sidney Sheldon collaboratorhundredmovie Change image and share on social
The part of my writing I find the most rewarding is when people write to me or speak to me in public to tell me how his or her life has been changed by my books. Sidney Sheldon bookchangefind Change image and share on social
The fact that my female characters have strong personalities but are also physically attractive probably reflects the women I've known in my life. Sidney Sheldon attractivecharacterfact Change image and share on social
I go to great lengths to make certain situations feel right to the reader. Sidney Sheldon feelgreatlength Change image and 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
