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Thomas Harris' work ethic.

posted 7 years ago by cheapfrill
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You know if the guy was just a little more prolific they wouldn't need to remake the movie. I mean five novels in 30 years?? The first about a blimp and the Super Bowl? Kind of a frustrating guy. Still, he's written five more books than I have.

[–] aldiboronti 7 years ago

But on the other hand if he were more prolific the books might not be so damned good. You lose on the swings what you gain on the roundabouts.

[–] FredBurroughs (19706) 7 years ago

The I'll-publish-when-I'm-damn-well-ready approach seems to work for that George R.R. Martin fellow.