[Raymond] Chandler, I reread him, and there's a lot of bad writing there. I don't think he knew much about people.
James EllroySome men get the world, some men get ex-hookers and a trip to Arizona. You're in with the former, but my God I don't envy the blood on your conscience.
James EllroyI like to have fun out there. I work hard, and then I get to cut loose and go out and tour, and I enjoy it. I like to go out and meet the people. I love to sell books.
James EllroyWhereโs your sketch pad?โ I asked. โฆ โI gave that up,โ Kay said. โI wasnโt very good, so I changed my major.โ โTo what?โ โTo pre-med, then psychology, then English lit, then history.โ โI like a woman who knows what she wants.โ Kay smiled. โSo do I, but I donโt know any.
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