“Like many people, I kicked around, struggled to become a writer, finally got my first full-time job around 27, 28, at 'The Hill' newspaper. They hired me as a copy editor, which was kind of funny because I'm semi-blind because I have an eye disorder.”

American journalist and author

David Grann is an American journalist and author, best known as a staff writer for The New Yorker. His work has made him a recognizable voice in long-form reporting and narrative nonfiction. He writes on a range of subjects, bringing careful reporting to stories that unfold with suspense and detail. The 88 quotes on this site reflect a writer whose words are often tied to observation, inquiry, and the craft of telling true stories clearly.