Writing a novel is not method acting and I find it easy to step out of it at cocktail hour.

Meaning of the quote

Writing a novel is not like pretending to be someone else, like actors do. The author can easily stop thinking about their story and characters when they are done working for the day.

About Bret Easton Ellis

Bret Easton Ellis is an American author and screenwriter known for his controversial novels, including the bestselling “Less Than Zero” and the critically acclaimed “American Psycho.” His works often explore themes of extreme acts and opinions through an affectless style, and many of his novels have been adapted for film.

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