The received image of a writer is that of an unproductive sensitive who suffers from the vapors, is enslaved by his gonads, falls victim to romantic swoons and passes out at deadlines.

Quote by George V Higgins

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Writing is the only trade I know of in which sniveling confessions of extreme incompetence...

Writing is the only trade I know of in which sniveling confessions of extreme incompetence...

Egotism: The art of seeing in yourself what others cannot see.

Egotism: The art of seeing in yourself what others cannot see.

Data is what distinguishes the dilettante from the artist.

Data is what distinguishes the dilettante from the artist.

Politics is a choice of enemas. You're gonna get it up the ass, no matter...

Politics is a choice of enemas. You're gonna get it up the ass, no matter...

I dont doubt that Bush probably believes most of his own rhetoric (even he couldnt...

I dont doubt that Bush probably believes most of his own rhetoric (even he couldnt...

Politics are a very unsatisfactory game.

Politics are a very unsatisfactory game.

When the search for truth is confused with political advocacy, the pursuit of knowledge is...

When the search for truth is confused with political advocacy, the pursuit of knowledge is...

Have the most reliable friend you can have in American politics, and that is ready...

Have the most reliable friend you can have in American politics, and that is ready...

In my country we go to prison first and then become President.

In my country we go to prison first and then become President.

In 1776, the Americans laid before Europe that noble Declaration, which ought to be hung...

In 1776, the Americans laid before Europe that noble Declaration, which ought to be hung...

Too austere a philosophy makes few wise men; too rigorous politics, few good subjects; too...

Too austere a philosophy makes few wise men; too rigorous politics, few good subjects; too...

Few businessmen are capable of being in politics, they don't understand the democratic process, they...

Few businessmen are capable of being in politics, they don't understand the democratic process, they...

With the end of the nominating process, American politics leaves logic behind.

With the end of the nominating process, American politics leaves logic behind.

What is politics but persuading the public to vote for this and support that and...

What is politics but persuading the public to vote for this and support that and...

You cannot adopt politics as a profession and remain honest.

You cannot adopt politics as a profession and remain honest.

I've been told by certain politicians that I'm a loose cannon. I'm not! I aim...

I've been told by certain politicians that I'm a loose cannon. I'm not! I aim...

Government means politics, and interference by government carries with it always the implication of coercion....

Government means politics, and interference by government carries with it always the implication of coercion....

The silent majority is silent, and that is best for everybody.

The silent majority is silent, and that is best for everybody.

Democracy arose from mans thinking that if they are equal in any respect, they are...

Democracy arose from mans thinking that if they are equal in any respect, they are...

Control your time. If you're working off your in-box, you're working off the priorities of...

Control your time. If you're working off your in-box, you're working off the priorities of...