I’m intrigued by people who make their modest living doing good things for others. Teachers, nonprofit workers, librarians… those are the heroes in our society. George Pelecanos Read Quote
I’ve seen firsthand how books can change people’s lives. It happened to me. George Pelecanos Read Quote
Reading opens your mind and helps you understand and empathize with people who are unlike you and outside your breadth of experience. George Pelecanos Read Quote
I love writing books, but it’s a solitary experience. When I’m on a film set, I’m with a bunch of other artists working together to make one thing. George Pelecanos Read Quote
I’m forever grateful to have had the opportunity to prove myself to my dad. After I took over the diner, the look in my father’s eyes went from disappointment to respect. George Pelecanos Read Quote
I go to church for the cultural element. It’s where you go to see Greek people once a week. It’s real important to me, and I hope my children see they’re part of something bigger than just this family. George Pelecanos Read Quote
