Andrew Vachss

All children are born pure egoists. They perceive their needs to the exclusion of all others. Only through socialization do they learn that some forms of gratification must be deferred and others denied.

My stuff isn't for everyone.

I didn't start out angry. I started out a young man wanting adventure.

Ask any experienced defense lawyer: the real risks are for an accused person who is innocent. A guilty defendant has many more options available.

Without question, I've either got to be a writer, or I fail.

In some neighborhoods, if you want to walk down the streets, you've got two choices - look down, or look hard.