Anyone can write one book: even politicians do it. Starting a second book reveals an intention to be a professional writer.

Do you ever make silly mistakes? It is one of my very few creative activities.

In Mexico an air conditioner is called a politician because it makes a lot of noise but doesn't work very well.

Why do these people love you, Archer? Is it simply because you show little or no response to their affection?

What Douglas had once seen as the attractive over-confidence of youth, now looked more like unyielding selfishness.

Don't let anyone discourage you from writing. If you become a professional writer, there are plenty of editors, reviewers, critics, and book buyers to do that.