Our story opens in the mind of Luther L. (L for LeRoy) Fliegler, who is lying in his bed, not thinking of anything, but just aware of sounds, conscio…

- John O'Hara

Becoming the reader is the essence of becoming a writer.

- John O'Hara

Hot lead can be almost as effective coming from a linotype as from a firearm.

- John O'Hara

Socially, I never belonged to any class, rich or poor. To the rich I was poor, and to the poor I was poor pretending to be like the rich.

- John O'Hara

An artist is his own fault.

- John O'Hara

In every marriage the wife has to keep her mouth shut about at least one small thing her husband does that disgusts her.

- John O'Hara

George Gershwin died on July 11, 1937, but I don’t have to believe it if I don’t want to.

- John O'Hara

But whats the use of being old if you cant be dumb?

- John O'Hara

Never play cards with a man named Doc, and never eat at a place called Mom's.

- John O'Hara