He explained civilization to me. I mean how it looks to him. He's going to let it go on a little while longer. But it better be careful and not inter… - Raymond Chandler

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He explained civilization to me. I mean how it looks to him. He's going to let it go on a little while longer. But it better be careful and not interfere with his private life. If it does, he's apt to make a phone call to God and cancel the order.

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About Raymond Chandler

Raymond Thornton Chandler (23 July 1888 – 26 March 1959) was an American-British novelist and screenwriter who specialized in the crime fiction genre.

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Birth Name: Raymond Thornton Chandler
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The living room was still dark, because of the heavy growth of the shrubbery the owner had allowed to mask the windows. I put a lamp on and mooched a cigarette. I lit it. I stared down at him. I rumpled my hair which was already rumpled. I put the old tired grin on my face.
The Long Goodbye · August 12, 1988 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance
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Don't ever write anything you don't like yourself and if you do like it, don't take anyone's advice about changing it. They just don't know.” — Raymond Chandler
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