Lawrence Block on Writing Mysteries

In an essay at mysterynet.com Lawrence Block has the following to say about writing:

If you’ve got something to say, hire a hall. If you want to send a message, call Western Union. But if you’ve gotten nothing more than the urge to write and a talent to amuse, just sit down and write your book. Even if you don’t change any lives, you might get somebody through a bad night or two. [Link]