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Scott Lynch is an American fantasy author born on April 2, 1978. His works are known for their unique narrative style and rich imagination, with his 'The Gentleman Bastards' series being particularly popular.

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Famous Scott Lynch Quotes

“There are only three people in life you can never fool--pawnbrokers, whores, and your mother. Since your mother's dead, I've taken her place. Hence, I'm bullshit-proof.”

People Mother Three Taken Fool Proof Bullshit

Book:The Lies of Locke Lamora

Source: The Lies of Locke Lamora

“We’re a different sort of thief here, Lamora. Deception and misdirection are our tools. We don’t believe in hard work when a false face and a good line of bullshit can do so much more.”

Believe Different Hard Faces Can Do Lines Hard Work Tools Don't Believe Deception Thieves Bullshit Misdirection

Book:The Lies of Locke Lamora: The Gentleman Bastard Sequence, Book One

Source: The Lies of Locke Lamora: The Gentleman Bastard Sequence, Book One

“When the sky’s falling, I take shelter under bullshit.”

Fall Sky Shelter Bullshit

Book:The Gentleman Bastard Series 3-Book Bundle: The Lies of Locke Lamora, Red Seas Under Red Skies, The Republic of Thieves

Source: The Gentleman Bastard Series 3-Book Bundle: The Lies of Locke Lamora, Red Seas Under Red Skies, The Republic of Thieves

“My disinterest in your bullshit is so tangible you could make bricks out of it”

Bullshit Bricks Tangible Disinterest

Book:The Gentleman Bastard Series 3-Book Bundle: The Lies of Locke Lamora, Red Seas Under Red Skies, The Republic of Thieves

Source: The Gentleman Bastard Series 3-Book Bundle: The Lies of Locke Lamora, Red Seas Under Red Skies, The Republic of Thieves

About the Author

Born: April 2, 1978
Known for: Author
Quotes: 98

Books & Sources

The Lies of Locke LamoraRelated source material

The Gentleman Bastard Series 3-Book Bundle: The Lies of Locke Lamora, Red Seas Under Red Skies, The Republic of ThievesRelated source material

Red Seas Under Red SkiesRelated source material

The Republic of ThievesRelated source material

RoguesRelated source material

Red Seas Under Red Skies: The Gentleman Bastard Sequence, Book TwoRelated source material

The Lies of Locke Lamora: The Gentleman Bastard Sequence, Book OneRelated source material

Uncanny Magazine Issue 62: January/February 2025Related source material

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