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I think even great writers only write two books that you might like. When I think of my touchstone writers like Saul Bellow, I think of 'Henderson the Rain King.' With Don DeLillo, I think of 'Libra.'
I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation.
But what I hope for from a book - either one that I write or one that I read - is transparency. I want the story to shine through. I don't want to think of the writer.
All who think cannot but see there is a sanction like that of religion which binds us in partnership in the serious work of the world.
I don't mind if what they write about me has some truth in it. Pure imagination makes me feel sad about the whole thing.
There is a whole generation of people who are going to see movies or watch TV who don't want to work.
I don't get a whole lot out of the romance thing, but I realize girls do. So I'll go out of my way to make them feel romanced.
But I've never once thought that I wouldn't get back, as if you do think like that, then you're in trouble.
I just try to write the best story I can, a story I would love to read, and hope that readers feel the same.
