Alistair Maclean quotes

Alistair Maclean was a Scottish novelist, best known for his popular adventure and thriller books. Many of his works were adapted into successful films, including "The Guns of Navarone" and "Where Eagles Dare." He became one of the best-selling authors of the 20th century. Here are 5 of his quotes:

I'm not a born writer, and I don't enjoy writing. (Alistair Maclean)

I wrote each book in thirty-five days flat - just to get the darned thing finished.

Alistair Maclean

This won't look so good in my obituary," Schaffer said dolefully. There was a perceptible edge of strain under the lightly-spoken words."Gave his life for his country in a ladies' lavatory in Upper Bavaria.

Alistair Maclean

She had the best kind of courage, or maybe the worst kind, the kind that gets you into trouble.

Alistair Maclean

I'm not a novelist, I'm a storyteller. There is no art in what I do, no mystique.

Alistair Maclean

Alistair Maclean

Occupation: Scottish Novelist
Born: April 21, 1922
Died: February 2, 1987
Quotes count: 5
Wikipedia: Alistair Maclean

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