All of the great writers whom I admire have died. I guess the most recent one would be Marquez.
Sam ShepardI am hoping that I can be known as a great writer and actor some day, rather than a sex symbol.
Steven SeagalI had no ambition to be a writer because the books I read were too good, my standards were too high.
Haruki MurakamiI'm a good scholar when it comes to reading but a blotting kind of writer when you give me a pen.
John Millington SyngeI suppose I'm most influenced by any good, commercial writer. I learn from everyone.
Nicholas Sparks