Top 30 Quotes by Sidney Sheldon

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.

Usually, when people get to the end of a chapter, they close the book and go to sleep. I deliberately write a book so when the reader gets to the end of the chapter, he or she must turn one more page.

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.

Writing novels is the most exciting.

The fact that my female characters have strong personalities but are also physically attractive probably reflects the women I've known in my life.

I go to great lengths to make certain situations feel right to the reader.

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.

When people tell me I've kept them up all night, I feel like I've succeeded.

I worked in Hollywood as a reader and a would-be writer for about 6 years before I sold my first story.

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.