The role that publishers play in terms of helping to put together the product in a way that has market read more

The role that publishers play in terms of helping to put together the product in a way that has market appeal, in publicizing the product ... that's something that Stephen King was able to forgo by going directly to the public, based on his reputation, ... Most artists, and especially new authors, don't have that ability.

That's why most of us never got in trouble. We played all day. You'd only break to eat, if you read more

That's why most of us never got in trouble. We played all day. You'd only break to eat, if you had the money.

Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear read more

Every thing secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity.

If we get rain, things could really perk up and look good.

If we get rain, things could really perk up and look good.

You need to factor in the (interest-rate) differential, as well as the costs of refinancing.

You need to factor in the (interest-rate) differential, as well as the costs of refinancing.

This was genuine fear - fear born of experience of a man that was mean and ugly, not crazy, but read more

This was genuine fear - fear born of experience of a man that was mean and ugly, not crazy, but mean and ugly.

The biggest story of the year is clearly the record-breaking hurricane season.

The biggest story of the year is clearly the record-breaking hurricane season.

I used to be kind of bitter and jealous as well, but I get it. It's business.

I used to be kind of bitter and jealous as well, but I get it. It's business.

People make decisions that undermine their goals every day.

People make decisions that undermine their goals every day.