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

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.

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

I can't allow what we learned in English composition to disrupt the sound and rhythm of the narrative.....

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....