Dominick Dunne quotes

You write about what you have access to, and I have been fortunate enough to have a front-row seat on the rich and powerful my entire life. (Dominick Dunne)

People are fascinated by the rich: Shakespeare wrote plays about kings, not beggars.

Dominick Dunne

Ive lived this very dramatic life, with high points and terrible low points. Nothing has been ordinary, and I want to have the experience of the last breath. I want a little drama to it.

Dominick Dunne

For me, the path of failure exceeded by far the joys of success. My plight was hopeless.

Dominick Dunne

My father was this famous heart surgeon, a wonderful man... but there was something about me that drove him crazy.

Dominick Dunne

For my type of story and my kind of writing, I think 'Vanity Fair' is the right forum.

Dominick Dunne

When you're down and out, there's no meaner place to live than Hollywood. You can get away with your embezzlements and your lies and your murders, but you can never get away with failing.

Dominick Dunne

I don't understand all about New York society. It's only when they are in trouble that I'm really interested.

Dominick Dunne

Dominick Dunne

Occupation: American Journalist
Born: October 29, 1925
Died: August 26, 2009
Quotes count: 8

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