I never went to school for writing, never took a writing class, but when you’re in a room with David Simon and Ed Burns and Dennis Lehane and Richard Price, and they’re going over something you’ve written, you learn what works and what doesn’t. George Pelecanos Read Quote
Every young man’s best purchase is his first car, which spells freedom. My first one was a ’70 Camaro, springtime gold-over-saddle, a 307 with Hi-jackers and chrome reverse mags. George Pelecanos Read Quote
I am on my bike daily, and most of the locations, warehouses and specific residences from ‘The Cut’ were found while I was riding. George Pelecanos Read Quote
The Deuce’ came about when David Simon and I were put in contact with a guy who, along with his twin brother, owned a couple bars in Times Square. George Pelecanos Read Quote
The Deuce’ takes a look at the remarkable paradigm of capitalism and labor: where money goes and how it’s routed; who has power and who doesn’t; who is exploited and who’s not. George Pelecanos Read Quote
I even dream about writing. I’m talking seeing words across the page, whole paragraphs. George Pelecanos Read Quote
Incarcerated individuals want what most people want in a novel: good, honest writing and a story well told. George Pelecanos Read Quote
I don’t judge anyone of any stripe by what they read. Reading is always good for you. It’s a positive act. George Pelecanos Read Quote
