Sidney Sheldon: “I can kill”

April 22, 2004 – 9:57 pm

In the United States from complications after pneumonia, not age 12 days to 90 years, died a famous writer Sidney Sheldon. Death occurred in the name of Eisenhower Medical Center in the city Rancho-Mirazh. Until the last moments of the bed remained writer and his wife Mary.

most Sheldon gained popularity as the author of women’s novels, which he began writing in 50 years. His book published summary worldwide circulation of more than 275 million copies. “Anger angels” and “If tomorrow comes,” “Back Side of Midnight” and “time” Pesci well known throughout the world, all these novels formed the basis for stories.

Sidney Sheldon in his novels often focusing attention on the strong female character. “The men respect women is not enough,” he thought. – And I think that the time has come to make a difference. I love women and hate the nickname “silly blond girl.” If a woman is good, it does not mean that it is dull. I am capable of showing women, the men do not match the quality of their business, but not zabyvayuschih their femininity. My mother was such. My first wife George referred to this type of women. My current wife Alexandra from the same breed. ”

Replying to a question as to why his book is replete with crimes, Sheldon responded very original: “My ancestors-Russian. Therefore, I see, feel the drama. I know that there is something inside me to the core of violence. I feel that can kill. My novels, in which I describe the crime, help me escape from the hostility. You know, I have a theory: if the world were not writers, it would be much more murderers, rapists and set! “

Was married twice. The first wife, Horhoy Cartwright Sheldon, he lived in marriage for 30 years, until her death in 1985. In 1989, married Alexandra Kostoff. His only child was a daughter, Mary Sheldon.

He worked a lot, every day, is on page 50 of its stenographers, then touched their own.

For their creativity writer received a name stars at Allee Glory , and was introduced in the Guinness Book of Records as the most translated author in the world.

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