People love a good thriller that makes them sit on their…

For me, a good thriller must teach me something about the real world. Thrillers like 'Coma,' 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'The Firm'…

— Dan Brown

“You know you're writing a good thriller when you make yourself paranoid.”

— Shirley B. Garrett

“John (Grisham) was really helpful keeping me on track, not wandering off into subplots, making sure I didn't spill the beans too early, all…

— Tony Vanderwarker

If you can actually get someone to sit on the edge of their seat and feel nervous if there's a knock at the door,…

— Joanne Harris

As a manager, you look at who is going to get the fans on the edge of the seats.

— Sam Allardyce

WWE really likes to keep its fans on the edge of their seats and on their toes.

— Jake Hager

For me, a good thriller must teach me something about the real world.

— Dan Brown

“To see an almost certain horrible death--you know how crowds all sit at the edge of their seats, /praying/ subconsciously for a spectacular accident--and…

— Harlan Ellison

I really want the audience to be on the edge of their seats.

— Leanne Pooley

When you know you have 1,000 people sitting on the edge of their seats in silence because of a shift that just happened on…

— Kevin Spacey

I don't want to sit by the edge, like some other guys who have played their game. Earned money, have nice lifestyles, and don't…

— Sol Campbell

Anything that is excellent or praiseworthy stands moment by moment on the cutting edge and must be constantly fought for. Well placed priorities always…

— Ross Perot

As long as you keep the audience on the edge of their seats, either scare them or keep them guessing, you can put anything…

— Wes Craven

My first job was being a page at 'The Tonight Show.' I saw Jack Paar come out one night and sit on the edge…

— Regis Philbin

“These hobbits will sit on the edge of ruin and discuss the pleasures of the table.”

— J.R.R. Tolkien