Nelson DeMille

Born :23 August 1943

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Nelson Demille born on 23th August 1943. As of today 7th May 2025 , we have thoughtfully curated a selection of 22 powerful, inspirational, and motivational quotes - carefully handpicked from an extensive archive of life lessons and timeless wisdom. This legendary quote writer was born in american and went on to share won inspiring words with the world, leaving behind a global legacy that transcends borders.

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Quotes of Nelson DeMille

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I used the pen name because I knew I wanted to write better novels under my own name someday.

There are a lot of books about the passing of the English aristocracy, but the vast majority of Long Islanders don't understand their own backyard. It's a private preserve.

Writing doesn't leave much time for hobbies, unless you consider that I began writing as a hobby and have made the hobby into a profession.

Stephen King once told me he liked my writing. And that was great.

I thought to myself, what is everyone's worst fear? Nuclear terrorism in America.

I generally unwind by having dinner with close friends.

Chemical and biological attacks are scary and will kill a lot of people but don't rise to the level of nuclear.

Even the most radical Islamic terrorist would not want to see the revered holy city of Medina go up. It would be like losing the Vatican in Rome.

There are Mafia families that have bought magnificent houses on the North Shore, although not yet the great estates because they don't want that kind of high profile.

You have to go out of your way as a suspense novelist to find situations where the protagonists are somewhat helpless and in real danger.

There is no terra incognito left.

If everyone howled at every injustice, every act of barbarism, every act of unkindness, then we would be taking the first step towards a real humanity.

I read 'Time', 'Newsweek' and 'The Economist'.

G.I. humor is similar to cop humor.

I like the process of pencil and paper as opposed to a machine. I think the writing is better when it's done in handwriting.

We're all pilgrims on the same journey - but some pilgrims have better road maps.

I've always been fascinated by the Gold Coast. The homes themselves are spectacular, unlike anything you'll see other than in Newport, Bar Harbor or Palm Beach. It's a very special area that, because of local demographics, is not going to survive much longer.