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" I can't say I'm an expert on public transport. "

Michael Connelly

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" That's what I like most about writing fiction over journalism: the easy metaphors! "

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" I'm one hundred percent Irish, and I'm very proud that I'm Irish American, though I don't know exactly where my ancestors came from. I just know County Cork. "

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" Being a journalist always makes you a quick study of wherever you're at. You're out all the time and seeing places that normally you wouldn't get to see. It gives you an unusual level of insight into any place. "

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" With age comes a greater understanding and a greater worldview. "

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" I'm not Mr. Hollywood. I'm a book writer. "

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" Eight to ten years in a patrol car? I didn't have that in me. "

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" A good day to me is writing from 6 A.M. 'til noon with a break to take my daughter to school. After lunch, if I still feel the momentum, I'll hit it again. "

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" What is overriding that and most important is that readers generally are interested in a good character. They might be more comfortable with Harry because they think they know him, but they always seem willing to give somebody new a chance. "

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" The fulfillment I get from a good day of writing is addictive and will always bring me back the next day. "

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