Live it up so you can write it down.

Find the best writers, pay them to write, and avoid typos at all costs.

I've been in love (truly) with five women, the Spanish Republic and the 4th Infantry Division.

My training was never to drink after dinner nor before I wrote nor while I was writing.

I am always in love.

I always try to write on the principle of the iceberg. There is seven-eighths of it underwater for every part that shows.

Oh Jake," Brett said, "We could have had such a damned good time together." Ahead was a mounted policeman in khaki directing traffic. He raised his baton. The car slowed suddenly, pressing Brett against me. Yes," I said. "Isn't it pretty to think so?