I like to be alone so I can write. But focus can hurt you. I don’t want to be some stress casualty in early middle age.
—James Ellroy
Topics: Stress
The 1950s to me is darkness, hidden history, perversion behind most doors waiting to creep out. The 1950s to most people is kitsch and Mickey Mouse watches and all this intolerable stuff…
—James Ellroy
Topics: Gratitude, Twentieth Century
I am conservative by temperament. I disapprove of criminal activity. I am very solidly and markedly on the side of authority. The truth is I would rather err on the side of too much authority than too little.
—James Ellroy
Topics: Authority
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