Quotes by Jackie Collins, page 2

Jackie Collins - british Author

Life period: 1937

I think you are all going to have fun with the characters-especially my Russian hookers, who I had so much fun writing!

Quote by Jackie Collins about writing

I was never confident about finishing a book, but friends encouraged me. When I finished my first book, it was accepted by a publisher right away and became an instant bestseller. One male critic called it the most shocking book he ever read.

Quote by Jackie Collins about literary critic, rightness

I write about real people in disguise. If anything, my characters are toned down-the truth is much more bizarre.

Quote by Jackie Collins about truth, real estate, people

I write about the American dream: if you set your mind to do something, you can do it. My fans know they're getting the real thing.

Quote by Jackie Collins about dream, americans, mind, real estate, things

I write for myself, but I also write for my fans. I love hearing that people enjoy my books; I can never hear enough of that!

Quote by Jackie Collins about books, love, people

I write synopses after the book is completed. I can't write it beforehand, because I don't know what the book's about. I invent something for my publisher because he asks for one, but the final book ends up very differently.

Quote by Jackie Collins about end

Ideas are all around me. If I wasn't interested in them myself, I don't think anyone else would be either.

If you want to achieve your dreams, you must follow them, and the best way to follow them is not to think about wanting to be very rich, but to think about doing something that you really want to do.

Quote by Jackie Collins about wealth, dream

If you want to have great sex, find a partner who really turns you on. Pills are merely props, and props can turn out to be a big drag.

Quote by Jackie Collins about sex

My books are different because I don't follow a certain formula. I simply write about subjects that fascinate me.

Quote by Jackie Collins about books

My philosophy is, unless you're sick and need help, why bother?

Quote by Jackie Collins about philosophy, help, need

My weakness is wearing too much leopard print.

Quote by Jackie Collins about weakness

People are intrigued by fame, power and wealth and I think Hollywood is the only place where you get all three together.

Quote by Jackie Collins about fame, wealth, power, people

The biggest critics of my books are people who never read them.

Quote by Jackie Collins about books, people

The husbands, who sometimes have another family who's grown, are going, Now I can spend time with my baby. Oh yeah, I bet your other family is really thrilled.

Quote by Jackie Collins about family, time

Viagra is a drug, just like cocaine. It can cause you to become addicted.

Whatever you have a passion for, then you must do. If you want to write, write about something you know about.

When I am writing it's a very lonely life, and I love getting onto my website and reading the letters from people.

Quote by Jackie Collins about writing, love, life, people

Where was Paris Hilton a year ago? She's a fabulous character to write about.

Quote by Jackie Collins about character

Who is ready to settle for five minutes when three hours does nicely?