Quotes by David McCullough

Every book is a new journey. I never felt I was an expert on a subject as I embarked on a project. (David McCullough)

I could not do what I do without the kindness, consideration, resourcefulness and work of librarians, particularly in public libraries. (David McCullough)

I don't feel that there is a great divide between the work that I and others do and those in the academic world. (David McCullough)

I had been writing for about twelve years. I knew pretty well how you could find things out, but I had never been trained in an academic way how to go about the research. (David McCullough)

I just thank my father and mother, my lucky stars, that I had the advantage of an education in the humanities. (David McCullough)

I love all sides of the work but that doesn't mean it isn't hard. (David McCullough)

I would pay to do what I do if I had to. (David McCullough)

Im drawn particularly to stories that evolve out of the character of the protagonist. (David McCullough)

Im very aware how many distractions the reader has in life today, how many good reasons there are to put the book down. (David McCullough)

In time I began to understand that its when you start writing that you really find out what you don't know and need to know. (David McCullough)