My characters have to talk, or they're out. They audition in early scenes. If they can't talk, they're given less to do, or thrown out.

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. Or, if proper usage gets in the way, it may have to go. I can't allow what we learned in English composition to disrupt the sound and rhythm of the narrative.

I don't have any of the modern stuff. I don't have e-mail. I don't have a computer!

I always felt, you don’t have a good time doin crime, you may as well find a job.

I still read Hemingway. I still read his short stories because they're so good. He doesn't waste any words.

There are 500 million people on Facebook, but what are they saying to each other? Not much.