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My characters have to talk, or they're out. They audition in early scenes. If they can't talk, they're given less to do, or thrown out.

"Elmore Leonard's Secret: 'Clean Living, and a Fast Outfield'". Interview with Jon Wiener, lareviewofbooks.org. August 20, 2013.
My characters have to talk, or they're out. They audition in early scenes. If they can't talk, they're given less to do, or thrown out.