I used to save all my rejection slips because I told myself, one day I'm going to autograph these and auction them. And then I lost the box. -James Lee Burke

 

I used to save all my rejection slips because I told myself, one day I'm going to autograph these and auction them. And then I lost the box.


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This quote is just one of 9 total James Lee Burke quotes in our collection. James Lee Burke is known for saying 'I used to save all my rejection slips because I told myself, one day I'm going to autograph these and auction them. And then I lost the box.' as well as some of the following quotes.

I wouldn't write anything autobiographical. If you've lived a life like Laurence of Arabia, it might be a consideration, but otherwise it's a little bit vain, it seems to me.

James Lee Burke

The only thing an artist has to remember is to never lose faith in his vision.

James Lee Burke

Never read bad stuff if you're an artist; it will impair your own game.

James Lee Burke

Every artist knows that at some point the gift he has will eventually be made manifest. He will, at some point, see the work he has done improve the lives of others around him. But I think every artist also realizes that time will go away from him, too. Success is a fickle companion.

James Lee Burke

I used to save all my rejection slips because I told myself, one day I'm going to autograph these and auction them. And then I lost the box.

James Lee Burke