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American novelist known for his profound insights into modern urban life and sharp criticism. His works, including 'Less Than Zero' and 'The Rules of Attraction', are renowned for their unique narrative style and sharp social observations.

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Famous Bret Easton Ellis Quotes

“What does that mean know me, know me, nobody ever knows anybody else, ever! You will never know me.”

Knows Life Mean Doe Know Me

Author:Bret Easton Ellis

“But this road doesn't go anywhere,” I told him. “That doesn't matter.” “What does?” I asked, after a little while. “Just that we're on it, dude,” he said.”

Littles Doe Said Matter

Author:Bret Easton Ellis

“What keeps me interested--and it always does--is how can she be a bad actress on film but a good one in reality?”

Doe Reality Film Actresses

Book:Imperial Bedrooms

Source: Imperial Bedrooms

“And as the elevator descents, passing the second floor, and the first floor, going even father down, I realize that the money doesn't matter. That all that does is that I want to see the worst”

Want Firsts Doe Matter Father Realizing Worst Passing Passings Descent Elevators

Author:Bret Easton Ellis

“'Do you know what Ed Gein said about women?' [...] '"When I see a pretty girl walking down the street I think two things. One part of me wants to take her out and talk to her and be real nice and sweet and treat her right."' I stop finish my J&B in one swallow. 'What does the other part of him think?' Hamlin asks tentatively. 'What her head would look like on a stick...'”

Thinking Knows Want Looks Doe Said Two Real Girl Asks Nice Streets Sweet Walking Treats Sticks Two Things Do You Know Being Real Psycho Pretty Girl

Author:Bret Easton Ellis

“I'm not a big believer in disciplined writers. What does discipline mean? The writer who forces himself to sit down and write for seven hours every day might be wasting those seven hours if he's not in the mood and doesn't feel the juice. I don't think discipline equals creativity.”

Ifs Thinking Feels Writing Mean Doe Bigs Might Force Hours Creativity Discipline Down And Seven Believer Mood Juice

Author:Bret Easton Ellis

“Sex is mathematics. Individuality no longer an issue. What does intelligence signify? Define reason. Desire - meaningless. Intellect is not a cure. Justice is dead.”

Doe Reason Desire Sex Justice Issues Mathematics Individuality Intellect Cures Meaningless

Book:American Psycho

Source: American Psycho

“People can get accustomed to anything, right? Habit does things to people.”

People Doe Habit Accustomed

Book:American Psycho: Picador Classic

Source: American Psycho: Picador Classic

“It's the rare book that's able to transport you in a way that a movie does.”

Way Doe Book Able Transport

Author:Bret Easton Ellis

About the Author

Born: March 7, 1964
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 200

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American PsychoRelated source material

American Psycho: Picador ClassicRelated source material

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