I don't write a quick draft and then revise; instead, I work slowly page by page, revising and polishing. Dean Koontz
I see no reason why I should tickle stones or waste time on polishing bronze. Louise Berliawsky Nevelson
Once I've got the first draft down on paper then I do five or six more drafts, the last two of which will be polishing drafts. The ones in between will flesh out the characters and maybe I'll check my research. Colleen McCullough
My training was that you fill in the canvas where it needs colour and polishing. You start with the words on the first night and keep adding bits of business. Ron Moody
John Henry Lloyd is the man I gave the credit to for polishing my skills. He taught me how to play third base and how to protect myself. John taught me more baseball than anyone else. Judy Johnson
