3,428 Quotes by Stephen King

A short story is a different thing all together – a short story is like a kiss in the dark from a stranger.

Good writing is often about letting go of fear and affectation. Affectation itself, beginning with the need to define some sorts of writing as ‘good’ and other sorts as ‘bad’ is fearful behavior.

What I’m saying is that I’m trying to find rational reasons to explain irrational feelings, and that’s neveer a good sign.

It’s not the pain I’m afraid of; I know about the pain. What I’m afraid of is the end of this small, sweet dream.

When it comes to rock music, I’m not much of a player, but I do have entry-level chops. I’m more knowledgeable as a listener, and Revival gave me a way to write about rock and roll without being preachy or boring.

There’s a Mr. Hyde for every happy Jekyll face, a dark face on the other side of the mirror.

The devil’s voice is sweet to hear.

Flip-flop, hippety-hop, offa your rocker and over the top, life’s a fiction and the world’s a lie, so put on some Creedence and let’s get high.

I have the world’s best job. I get paid to hang out in my imagination all day.