“I had learned that some people feel that books are "intrusive," in the sense that books put things in their heads that they don't want there. Some people call these things "ideas." Maybe they're right. Sometimes these ideas sprout into… — Gary Reilly Copy Share Image
“The big house... reminded me of the types of structures you can still see in places like Center City: gingerbread houses, two-story affairs built… — Gary Reilly Copy Share Image
It's a funny thing about writing. You get so balled up in a story idea that you lose your perspective and forget that human… — Gary Reilly Copy Share Image
“I don't think there is anything that annoys me as much as having to "be" somewhere. It seems like every bad thing that ever… — Gary Reilly Copy Share Image
“My imagination was running amok again. Twice in one night. This never happens when I’m sitting in front of a typewriter.” — Gary Reilly Copy Share Image
“Writers, even unpublished writers, have a tendency not to notice what’s going on around them when they are the center of attention.” — Gary Reilly Copy Share Image
Being a cab river is not unlike being a magician--minus the top hat, the cape, the rabbit, an the gorgeous assistant. But you do… — Gary Reilly Copy Share Image
“Golf baffles me. They says it’s a sport, and I have to take their word for it, but anything that involves having fun while… — Gary Reilly Copy Share Image
“To me, knowing how to do something is like cheating. That's why I never studied in grade school. Studying made passing tests too easy.… — Gary Reilly Copy Share Image
“My fake weekend has begun. I always take Tuesday off, unless my rent is due and I need to pick up some extra cash.… — Gary Reilly Copy Share Image
“TGIF," I said aloud even though it was only Thursday. But I was alone in my apartment as far as I knew. I deliberately… — Gary Reilly Copy Share Image
Work/Loaf Ratio”...I have spent fourteen years perfecting... I won't bore you with a long-winded explanation of the “W/LR” save to say that it is… — Gary Reilly Copy Share Image