“I have no idea why I write. The old standards are: I like to express m...” — S. E. Hinton Quote

“I have no idea why I write. The old standards are: I like to express my feelings, stretch my imagination, earn money.”

“I was a 'young adult' when I wrote 'The Outsiders,' although it was not a genre at the time. It's an interesting time of life to write about, when your ideals get slammed up against reality, and you must compromise.”

“'The Outsiders' died on the vine being sold as a drugstore paperback.”

“I'll be a governor who not only respects and listens to workers, but also fights for policies that make it easier for them to earn a good living and get ahead.”

“You've got to earn a living as an actor and I'm not one of those people who just does lots of theatre.”

“The reason I do television is because we all have to work and earn a living, as I have four children. It's also a platform for me to share my knowledge and inspire the young.”