“Things seem to be at a boiling point all the time. In fact, it has been that way my whole life. I find it interesting, and I like the fact that the emotions are in your face all the time. You always know where you stand. None of that "we don't have any racial problems here" attitude that you get, say, up north. All of this is rich fodder for a crime novelist.” KnowsWayHas BeensWholeFactsProblemSeemsFacesInterestingEmotionAttitudeRichCrimeWhole LifeNovelistsYour FaceBoilingWhere You StandFodderUp NorthBoiling Point Author:George Pelecanos
“I don't believe that murders can be "solved." I think that this is the big lie of the mystery novel, that you should close the book and feel that the world is back in order and everything's all right. I want the reader to know that the world is not all right, and maybe we ought to do something about it.” ThinkingKnowsWorldWantFeelsShouldBelieveBookBigsLyingOrderNovelMysteryOughtReaderMurderDon't BelieveMystery Novels Author:George Pelecanos
“I live in a blue-collar neighborhood, and if anyone knows what I do for a living, they don't seem to care.” IfsKnowsSeemsCareBlueNeighborhoodCollarsBlue Collar Author:George Pelecanos
“In Europe, I'm recognized on the street sometimes. And that's cool, because I don't have to live there and deal with it every day. Unless you're Stephen King - a great writer, by the way, and anyone who says different knows nothing about the craft - you're more likely to be recognized in America if you play in a soap opera than if you're a novelist.” IfsKnowsWayDifferentSometimesPlayAmericaDealsStreetsKingsEuropeCraftsNovelistsOperaSoapGreat WritersSoap Operas Author:George Pelecanos
“The thirst for knowledge is like a piece of ass you know you shouldn't chase; in the end, you chase it just the same.” KnowsEndsPiecesAssThirstThirst For Knowledge Author:George Pelecanos
