Robert Asprin Quotes

When things are at their blackest, I say to myself, 'Cheer up, things could be worse.' And sure enough, they get worse.

When old friends get together, everything else fades to insignificance."- War, Famine, Pestilence, and Death

Numerical superiority is of no consequence. In battle, victory will go to the best tactician."- G. A. Custer

C'mon kid. Think a minute, even if it hurts.

I am not a slow writer, I am not a fast writer . . . I am a half-fast writer.

In times of crisis, it is of the utmost importance that one does not lose her head. Marie Antoinette

Don't pick up hitchhikers!"- D. Adams

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall take flack from both sides."- Unofficial UN Motto

Ever since I first visited New Orleans back in '89, I've been intrigued by the French Quarter. I always wanted to set something in the Quarter, whether it was historic or contemporary. Unfortunately, I was always tied up with previous commitments - earlier multiple contracts - and could not get a crack at it.

Invariably it turns out to be who you've been reading in the last couple of weeks, and two hours or two days [on favourite authors

To Serve and Protect..."- Traditional Motto of Protection Rackets

Writing thats not working for a living.

Just a little off the top!"- A. Boleyn

I've had a five- or six-year down-spell as a writer, and now that most of the other contracts are cleared or down to the last book, I have a chance to do what I want to do - specifically, something set in New Orleans.

New Orleans life is such a night life. The thing that comes up very often is that our day essentially doesn't start until midnight or 2 in the morning.

Between you and me, I think that may be one of the things that will help with the collaboration, because there are things Eric thinks I'm moving too quickly on, and there are things I think he's dragging out. When it gets to the editor they can arbitrate.