Like most writers, I write about what has happened to me as that involves the minimum amount of research.
The idea of using actual clippings came about as a way of characterizing Gold. Gold uses clippings because he hates doing research and is not even really interested in the books and articles he writes.
People ask me how I do research for my science fiction. The answer is, I never do any research.
I don't do any research. It's all about gut. Editing - it's always about gut.
There's a plethora of wonderful documentaries. I made a point of not looking at anyone else's portrayal of Henry because I think it would have been too confusing - so I've got a lot of films to look forward to.
When you're working well, you don't do research. Whatever you need comes to you.
I don't do research. I never have.
I use the city because it saves time, I don't have to do a lot of research on the setting.
