Quotes by : Elmore Leonard

If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it

The shots left a hard ringing sound within the closeness of the brick walls. Terry held the pistol at....

And she thought if you don't have the desire to fight or wait for something there's no reason for being....

I don’t think writers compete, I think they’re all doing separate things in their own style.

I would say just start writing. You've got to write every day. Copy someone that you like if you think....

But he could never be a made guy himself because of his tainted blood, some Sunset Park Puerto Rican....

If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.

There are cities that get by on their good looks, offer climate and scenery, views of mountains or oceans,....

Psychopaths... people who know the differences between right and wrong, but don't give a shit. That's....

I can write anywhere. But I don't use a computer, and I could never write on a laptop. I hate the sound....