3 Quotes & Sayings By Billy Campbell

Billy Campbell was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1952. He is the author of ten novels, which have been translated into thirty-seven languages. He also wrote the screenplay for the Academy Award-winning film "The Rock." His novel "White Fang" was made into a Disney animated film. Campbell has lectured extensively on writing and creativity, and he has taught creative writing at many universities throughout the world Read more

He lives in New York City with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two children.

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Most sailing ships take what they call trainees, who pay to be part of the crew. The Picton Castle takes people who are absolutely raw recruits. But you can't just ride along. You're learning to steer the ship, navigation; you're pulling lines, keeping a lookout; in the galley you're cooking. Billy Campbell
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Aside from what it teaches you, there is simply the indescribable degree of peace that can be achieved on a sailing vessel at sea. I guess a combination of hard work and the seemingly infinite expanse of the sea - the profound solitude - that does it for me. Billy Campbell