Evan Hunter When I started writing, most of the police department in New York City, especially above the rank of detective, were Irish, Irish-American. I thought it would be more interesting… to use the actual ethnic background in New York City at the time. – Evan Hunter Actual Quotes Background Quotes City Quotes Department Quotes Detective Quotes Ethnic Quotes Irish Quotes Irishamerican Quotes Police Quotes Rank Quotes Started Quotes Time Quotes Writing Quotes York Quotes You just touch on things. You don’t go round the room describing the furniture. I only knew one thing about policemen: they were inhuman beasts. The problem was how to turn them into likable, sympathetic human beings. The answer was simple. Give them head colds. And first names. And keep their dialogue homey and conversational.
Octavio Paz To us, the value of a work lies in its newness: the invention of new forms, or a novel combination of old forms, the discovery of unknown worlds or the exploration of unfamiliar areas in worlds already discovered – revelations, surprises. – Octavio Paz
Stockard Channing I hate parties. I really don’t like public events. I hate dressing up. I am the worst celebrity ever! – Stockard Channing
Gwen Stefani You know, I was chubby when I was a little girl. And I have all those issues everyone else has. But I try not to. And I’ve learned over the years that it’s such a waste of time. And people like me whether I’m a little bit fatter or not. – Gwen Stefani
David Lagercrantz I was so obsessed by Lisbeth Salander and all the characters, but of course if you’re going to write a crime novel worthy of Stieg Larsson, you need a plot, don’t you? – David Lagercrantz
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