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.

At the bottom of the hill they came out of the trees to a busy street and Antwan said, "We cross here."....

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

It's my attempt to remain invisible, not distract the reader from the story with obvious writing.

If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.

My most important piece of advice to all you would-be writers: When you write, try to leave out all the....

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