A friend of mine who is in the publishing business knew I was writing a book, and he said, 'Have you said anything yet about the good guy?... →
Elmore Leonard
I still read Hemingway. I still read his short stories because they're so good. He doesn't waste any words.
I used to be able to write five pages a day, every day, no problem. Now a good day is five or four pages, and that's from 9:30 A.M. until 6 P.M.
I don't want to write any more screenplays, I'll tell you that right now. It's a waste of time. You've got too many people who think... →
I think the best advice I give is to try not to write. Try not to overwrite, try not to make it sound too good. Just use your own voice. Use your own... →
The truth is that the writers who most influenced me weren't people categorized as crime writers. I'd say I learned more from John... →
When you are developing your style, you avoid weaknesses. I am not good at describing things, so I stay away from it. And if anyone is going to... →
I would love to direct some day. It's a good job for a control freak.
Joshua Leonard
I ultimately have faith though, that good films will find their audience.
I was proud of 'House, MD,' and I think it was good for what it was and remarkably smart for a television show. I loved Hugh Laurie and was... →
Robert Sean Leonard