There are a lot of books about the passing of the English aristocracy, but the vast majority of Long Islanders don’t understand their own backyard. It’s a private preserve.
Stephen King once told me he liked my writing. And that was great.
I do write my manuscripts by hand, in pencil on legal pads. Then they are typed on a word processor by my typist.
I thought to myself, what is everyone’s worst fear? Nuclear terrorism in America.
I had a very strong desire to be successful at something.
Even the most radical Islamic terrorist would not want to see the revered holy city of Medina go up. It would be like losing the Vatican in Rome.
I try to end every chapter with an air of suspense. I try to leave the reader wanting to turn the page.
I don’t like mysteries, which is why I want to solve them. It bothers me that there are things I don’t know.
As with real estate, what matters with bullet holes is location, location, location.
This place is so small you have to go outside to change your mind.
From the unknown, through the unknown, to the unknown. Put your hand into the hand of God. It will be all right.
I only drink a little, but when I do, I become a different person, and that person drinks a lot.
I spent most of my money on booze and broads and I wasted the rest of it.
Without women, there would be perpetual war and chaos. With them, there was only chaos.
He understood, too, that they had not necessarily been chosen to succeed, or even to live. But they’d been chosen to find the Holy Grail that was within themselves. And that’s what this was always about; the Grail was a phantom and the journey was inward, into their hearts and souls.
Your website shows only one booking in that time period.” “Really? I need to update that. So, that’s the price.” “You drive a hard bargain, Mr. MacCormick.” “Captain.” “Captain.” He glanced around. “Let’s get a table.” “Why?” “There are some other details you need to know.
She asked me, “Was your divorce nasty?” “Not at all. The marriage was nasty.
Confrontational is when I pull my gun. Argumentative is when I pull the trigger.
In America if you’re poor, you’re worse than a criminal. You’re nobody.
Well, sonny, in my country, gun control means using both hands.