For David Parker and Daniel Parker, with the respect and admiration of their father, who grew up with them.

College had little effect on me. I'd have been the same writer if I'd gone to MIT, except I'd have flunked out sooner.

Writer's block? I've never heard of a plumber complain about plumber's block.

Very few of my books are about who stole the Maltese Falcon

Has anyone ever told you," I said, "that you coalesce reality?" "No. They only say that I'm good in the sack." "They are accurate but limited," I said. "And if you give me their names I'll kill them.

'All Our Yesterdays' was unquestionably the best work I have ever done. And the reading public stayed away in droves.

Sure, I have advice for people starting to write. Don't. I don't need the competition.