114 Quotes by Irwin Shaw

I don't think that the writer is regarded as a freak by Americans.

In Europe, a writer is supposed to improve up until he's about 75.

I never show anything to anybody until I've finished it.

In a novel, it's hard to keep track of everybody.

I haven't stuck to any formula. Most great writers stick to the same style, but I wanted to be more various.

Writing is finally play, and there's no reason why you should get paid for playing.