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The most valuable writers are those in whom we find not themselves, or ourselves, or the fugitive era of their lifetimes, but the common vision of all times.

I think that every enduring story that has expressions over multiple periods, that role of being the keeper of the integrity of the vision is a very important role.

I was able to work out all sorts of attitudes to style and event and character, all of which affected the way I came to think about my own writing. I believe that all good writers are original.

My favorite writers have been those who've said things well.

I always felt that I was a writer, that was what I had to do.

I still think that movies are amazing; I respect actors and directors.

All that writers can do is keep trying to say what is deepest in their hearts.

I admire actors who are bold and try to go forward over the cliche and propose something original to the audience.

I felt like I was never going to be a great writer. I felt like I was going to be a good writer at best. I wanted to be great at something.

A writer has to live with a sense of honor.