I always spend time exploring the customs and attitudes of the countries I'm using for locations, and interviewing the people who live there. I've visited over 90 countries thus far. — Sidney Sheldon Copy Share Image
I think that's because believable action is based on authenticity, and accuracy is very important to me. I always spend time researching my novels, exploring the customs and attitudes of the county I'm using for their setting. — Sidney Sheldon Copy Share Image
“Even when lightning flashes inside them [clouds], we say they are only clouds and turn our attention to the next meal, next pain, next… — Sidney Sheldon Copy Share
The fact that my female characters have strong personalities but are also physically attractive probably reflects the women I've known in my life. — Sidney Sheldon Copy Share
“...she could go from a blissful euphoria to a desperate misery. She had no control over her emotions.” — Sidney Sheldon Copy Share
The thing that made Groucho special was the way he used his body parts. He also had a wicked tongue. People didn't realize it,… — Sidney Sheldon Copy Share
Life is like a novel. It's filled with suspense. You have no idea what is going to happen until you turn the page. — Sidney Sheldon Copy Share
I was scared. Do you know what it's like to hold someone else's life in your hands? It's like playing God. Can you think… — Sidney Sheldon Copy Share
“Never let a friendly fox into your hen-house. One day he's going to get hungry.” — Sidney Sheldon Copy Share
You have two choices. you can keep running and hiding and blaming the world for your problems, or you can stand up for yourself… — Sidney Sheldon Copy Share
There's this sense of excitement because you invent and control the characters. You decide whether they live or die. I find this type of… — Sidney Sheldon Copy Share
It moves at its own measured pace, for it has no reason to hurry. Tomorrow will come in its own good time. — Sidney Sheldon Copy Share
When people tell me I've kept them up all night, I feel like I've succeeded. — Sidney Sheldon Copy Share
