There are very few of us, who reach my advanced age, who are still working in the business, as writers. As artists, people can hang out longer.

I've had editors over the years who couldn't find a clue if it was stapled to their butt.

I had never really thought of myself as a writer; any writing I had done was just to give myself something to draw.

I consider myself the luckiest man in the world. I have spent a lifetime doing what I love.

If a story isn't working, I'm simply unable to finish it. That's what usually tells me something is wrong.

Unfortunately, there are writers whose only concern is how good they could make themselves look on a title.

I try not to violate what came before me and to leave lots of wiggle room for those who will follow.