111 Quotes by Jonathan Ames

A lot of writing is a form of seeing – putting down what you see in terms of action and landscape.

It’s hard for me to think of writing a novel, because it takes so long.

I don’t laugh that much, but I do like humorous books, and I like to entertain readers that way.

Joe knew that all human beings are the star of their own very important film, a film in which they are both camera and actor; a film in which they are always playing the fearful and lonely hero who gets up each day hoping to finally strike upon the life they are meant to lead, though they never do.

I’m kind of an upbeat Hamlet.

My Caprice was a spacious cruiser, well insulated from the world – one motored along the highways as if sitting in a middle-class living room equipped with an engine and tires.

He was aware that he was not completely sane, so he kept himself in rigid check, playing both jailer and prisoner.

I’ve really never written about my relationships, or things like that. I wouldn’t want to divulge things that were too private.

I don’t like to publicly acknowledge being a Jew.