Top 6 Quotes by Charles Willeford

Just tell the truth, and they'll accuse you of writing black humor.

Just tell the truth, and they'll accuse you of writing black humor.

Writing, Black, Telling The Truth

My work is one long triumph over my limitations.

Long, Triumph, Limitation

I'm not going to ruin my movie because of some stupid ruling that it has to be ninety minutes long. That's just like adding three more plates to the last supper, or an extra wing to the Pentagon.

Charles Willeford

Stupid, Wings, Long

Charles Willeford (2013). “The Woman Chaser”, p.129, The Overlook Press

Nothing human surprises me.

Charles Willeford

Surprise, Surprise Me, Humans

I can't see any point to hanging around a Burger King all day, no matter how much money you make. .... I'll tell you why. Your life would depend on the random desires of people who wanted a hamburger. So you can just forget about Burger King.

Charles Willeford

Kings, People, Desire

Charles Willeford (2009). “Miami Blues”, p.105, Vintage Crime/Black Lizard