61 Quotes by John Gregory Dunne

Unlike Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods, Jackie Robinson never tried to convert himself into an acceptable black man.

Gavin Lambert was the first person in the movie business my wife and I met when we moved to Los Angeles in 1964.

I call myself a harp because I like the sound of the word - it is short, sharp, and abusive.

I love cops; I'm fascinated by the criminal justice system.

What the world does not need is another script or television writer.

Being a professional screenwriter is perhaps the hardest occupation. Because nothing is ever yours and, by the nature of the medium, you are never ultimately responsible for your work. It can be interesting - if you have another outlet.

Life is much more available in New York - there are a dozen movie theaters within walking distance. Living in California is easier, but you get sedentary.

I got 'The Red White and Blue' out of journalism. It puts you in touch with the world.

I've always thought a novelist only has one character, and that is himself or herself. In my case, me.