Budd Schulberg
Budd Schulberg was an influential American screenwriter and novelist, renowned for his keen insights into the entertainment industry. Born in 1914 into a Hollywood family, he gained fame for his novel "What Makes Sammy Run?" and the Oscar-winning screenplay "On the Waterfront." Schulberg's works often explored themes of power and corruption, drawing from his experiences in the film industry. His legacy continues to resonate in both literature and cinema.
Book summaries for books written by Budd Schulberg
Quotes
You ought to see what they're doing to the American public. They're turning it into a nation of finks.
They insist on having the truth. They're a bunch of idiots.
I don't believe in looking back. I'm not going that way.
You know what you're doing? You're making heroes out of these hoods.
If I don't give them what they want, they'll find somebody who will.
It's a tough racket, kid. You gotta be hard to make the grade.
You can't fight a sucker punch. You can only take it and keep moving.
Fame is just a by-product of what I do. It's not what I set out to do.
I don't look at fighters. I look at dollars.
A man can't be beaten when he's fighting for something he loves.
Boxing's a business, kid. You gotta remember that.
You don't need a manager. You need a guardian angel.