And so evil flourishes and spreads because decent people don't want to make a fuss.

There'll be times when the only refuge is books. Then you'll read as if you meant it, as if your life depended on it.

The writing is a joy, so seamless you nearly miss the sheer artistry of the style and the terrific, wry humour.

The Local Paper here asked that me books be banned........THE HIGHEST PRAISE for an Irish writer.

Let it Ride channels Elmore Leonard at the height of his powers, with dialogue Quentin Tarantino would kill for.

Tony Black is the Tom Waits of Crime Fiction, yes, that good.

I get through some print.

The whiskey kicked like a mugger.

Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work.

The only genius that's worth anything is the genius for hard work.

I want to write a book of poetry, as well as children's stories.

At every stage of spiritual growth, the greatest ally you have is your body.

I'm a very emotional guy.

Why is it illegal to park in a handicapped parking space but okay to go the bathroom in a handicapped stall?

It's pretty rare that I watch a movie now without seeing the script in a way that I hate, where I can see the stage directions and the choices that the actors are making.

Even when I take the path to go be a CEO for a month, or a CEO for a day- music is still there. It’s an extremely important part of what I am.

The United States is like the Titanic, and I'm here with the lifeboat trying to get people to leave the ship... I see a real financial crisis coming for the United States.

Winter isn't forever. Winter is always followed by spring. And it's how to take advantage of whatever season you're in.