One way an author dies a little each day is when his books go out of print.

Quote by William Goldman

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Whoever invented the meeting must have had Hollywood in mind. I think they should consider...

Whoever invented the meeting must have had Hollywood in mind. I think they should consider...

But this is life on earth, you can't have everything.

But this is life on earth, you can't have everything.

Life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.

Life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.

The easiest thing to do on earth is not write.

The easiest thing to do on earth is not write.

As far as the filmmaking process is concerned, stars are essentially worthless - and absolutely...

As far as the filmmaking process is concerned, stars are essentially worthless - and absolutely...

Yes, I am a failed playwright. I had three shows on Broadway by the time...

Yes, I am a failed playwright. I had three shows on Broadway by the time...

Being a screenwriter is not enough for a full creative life.

Being a screenwriter is not enough for a full creative life.

Never argue with your wife about hostility when she's a certified Freudian.

Never argue with your wife about hostility when she's a certified Freudian.

There is one crucial rule that must be followed in all creative meetings. Never speak...

There is one crucial rule that must be followed in all creative meetings. Never speak...

Life is pain, highness. Anyone who tells you differently is selling something.

Life is pain, highness. Anyone who tells you differently is selling something.

Nobody knows anything.

Nobody knows anything.

We are men of action, lies do not become us.

We are men of action, lies do not become us.

You can never trust what you read.

You can never trust what you read.