I like to think I'm writing in the tradition of Raymond Chandler, although I don't ape his style.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
It's not a terribly original thing to say, but I love Raymond Carver. For one thing, he's fun to read out loud.
I'm a disciple of Raymond Chandler, who said in his essays that there's a quality of redemption in anything that can be called art.
Changing writing styles is like an actor taking on a different part.
I always kind of think I don't have a style, just whatever seems to be appropriate for the story.
In my mind, I was always a comedian who was going to branch into writing.
I enjoy being influenced by other writers.
I suppose I'm most influenced by any good, commercial writer. I learn from everyone.
I'm a writer who likes to be influenced.
Raymond Chandler I love a lot, and the Austrian writer Thomas Bernhard. I really love his voice.
I'm very confident that Nick Hornby always gets it right as a writer. He has the vernacular and passion. He is adroit and dry, and balances humor with the humanity of life.