The idea that you're not a writer until you're published is a lie.
Andrew Vachss

I don't take advances for my books.
Andrew Vachss

I believe my publisher has shown a great deal of faith in me over a lot of years but I'm not prepared to be so arrogant to say that the long-term literary value of my work would compensate them for a financial failure.
Andrew Vachss

I don't understand people whose gratification is a BMW. You don't know what joy is until you see a kid who was tortured get adopted by a family.
Andrew Vachss

Journalism is the protection between people and any sort of totalitarian rule. That's why my hero, admittedly a flawed one, is a journalist.
Andrew Vachss

I don't sign contracts for my books.
Andrew Vachss

I think people should be consumers of journalism.
Andrew Vachss