Richard Condon
Born: 01-01-1915
Richard Condon was an American author best known for his thriller novels, particularly "The Manchurian Candidate," which became a classic of political fiction. Born in 1915, Condon began his career in Hollywood as a publicist before turning to writing. His works often feature satirical and dark humor, reflecting his sharp observations on politics and society. Condon's storytelling prowess has left a lasting impact on the thriller genre.
Book summaries for books written by Richard Condon
Quotes
Raymond Shaw is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.
Why don't you pass the time by playing a little solitaire?
The Queen of Diamonds is the mother of a dead man.
Hell is the impossibility of reason.
Raymond, I'm going to be honest with you, and I would appreciate it if you would be honest with me.
The Manchurian Global corporation is a real thing. It's not some kind of half-baked conspiracy theory.
We mustn't let our insecurities define us.
There's no sex in the Soviet Union.
Life is a succession of opportunities.
I have a little job for you. A little job for a soldier who likes to follow orders.
The Manchurian Candidate is about the evil in people’s hearts. About the way our minds can be corrupted and destroyed.
I don’t think you ought to tell the world everything all the time.