Zack Sholes

“History is moving pretty quickly these days, and the heroes and villains keep on changing parts.”
― Ian Fleming, Casino Royale

“Some writers, notably Anton Chekov, argue that all characters must be admirable, because once we've looked at anyone deeply enough and understood their motivation we must identify with them rather than judge them.”
― Scarlett Thomas, Monkeys with Typewriters: How to Write Fiction and Unlock the Secret Power of Stories

“Most have been forgotten. Most deserve to be forgotten. The heroes will always be remembered. The best. The best and the worst. And a few who were a bit of both.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Feast for Crows

“I might be the villain of this story.”
― Rebecca Makkai, The Borrower