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Elmore Leonard was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 11, 1925.
* He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1943 to 1946.
* He graduated from the University of Detroit with a bachelor's degree in English and philosophy in 1950.
* He began writing Western novels and short stories in the 1950s.
* He transitioned to crime fiction in the 1960s.
* His work has been adapted into numerous films and television shows, including "Get Shorty," "Out of Sight," and "Jackie Brown."
* He was awarded the National Book Award for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters in 2012.
* He died on August 20, 2013, at the age of 87.

Elmore Leonard was a prolific writer who produced over 40 novels and hundreds of short stories. His work is known for its sharp dialogue, realistic characters, and fast-paced plots. He is considered one of the most important crime writers of the 20th century.

If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.

Elmore Leonard

My most important piece of advice to all you would-be writers: When you write, try to leave out all the parts readers skip.

Elmore Leonard

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