Safety, reputation, their lives, their friends, and their world. Writers typically try to avoid that because it's not expedient. — Christopher Bollen Reputation Copy Share Image
There's something about fear and aesthetic that go hand in hand. — Christopher Bollen Aesthetic Copy Share Image
You find when you're writing a detective story that you're actually not trying to solve anything. You're trying to stop the reader… — Christopher Bollen Books Copy Share Image
I'm convinced I was the only kid ever who had a Death on the Nile [1978] movie poster and a Murder on… — Christopher Bollen Bedroom Copy Share Image
The death drive is parasitic. It runs off of other drives, leeching off of them. — Christopher Bollen Death Copy Share Image
It's hard for me to figure out where I want to be. But it's definitely in New York. I feel like New… — Christopher Bollen Challenges Copy Share Image
There's also something sexual about watching the nubile girl in terror. But you do take on her fear as your own. — Christopher Bollen Fear Copy Share Image
I've never had a mentor. I've always wanted one. I'm actually really disappointed that nobody took my under their wing. — Christopher Bollen Disappointed Copy Share Image
The Greeks really believed in history. They believed that the past had consequences and that you might be punished for the sins… — Christopher Bollen Consequence Copy Share Image
I was never afraid on stage. That's where I was the least afraid. I could just do what I do and I… — Christopher Bollen Amplification Copy Share Image
When you create a fence, you keep people out, but you also limit your mobility. — Christopher Bollen Fence Copy Share Image
I just think, as writers, especially with a book that takes years to write, you sort of wake up every morning hoping… — Christopher Bollen Book Copy Share Image
There is something very romantic about the orphan figure in American literature. — Christopher Bollen American literature Copy Share Image
It is a little out of touch to presume that someone wants to follow your every observation and insight over the course… — Christopher Bollen Books Copy Share Image
Looking back, [R.E.M.]videos, by in large, have always been art films. I'm thinking of "Losing My Religion." That's a landmark piece. — Christopher Bollen Art Copy Share Image
I smoke cigarettes when I write, which is disgusting, but it really helps me. — Christopher Bollen Cigarette Copy Share Image
It's always surprised me that mainstream America had the good taste to like R.E.M. It doesn't have the digestible quality the general… — Christopher Bollen America Copy Share Image
My dad liked more macho adventure books like Shogun or spy novels. My mother reads murder mysteries. In fact, so does her… — Christopher Bollen Adventure Copy Share Image
Secrets are never secure because they are always at risk of being found out. — Christopher Bollen Cybersecurity Copy Share Image
There seem to be two ways of generating interest from the reader: withholding information or by telling the reader on the first… — Christopher Bollen Books Copy Share Image
It's really hard to write about art in general. But it's exceptionally hard to fictionalize art and make work that isn't a… — Christopher Bollen Art Copy Share Image
“That’s what children eventually were for their aging parents: custodians of technology, free personal IT departments keeping them from disappearing forever” — Christopher Bollen Aging parents Copy Share Image
It's always fun to welcome new people into your life. When dating anyone or becoming friends with anyone who has a different… — Christopher Bollen Creative Copy Share Image
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