Larry McMurtry: How I Write

Lonesome Dove, Terms of Endearment, The Last Picture Show—Larry McMurtry has given us some of the most memorable works of literature and cinema for the last 50 years. He tells us which of the films based on his novels he likes, and which he doesn’t. His latest book is Custer.

Noah Charney

Published Apr. 24 2013 4:45AM EDT

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Where did you grow up?Born in Wichita Falls, Texas. Raised in my grandparents’ home, located on Idiot Ridge in southeast Archer County. Moved to Archer City, Texas, at the age of 6.

Where and what did you study?I began my college career at Rice Institute (not yet Rice University) in Houston;...

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Larry McMurtry: How I Write

Lonesome Dove, Terms of Endearment, The Last Picture Show—Larry McMurtry has given us some of the most memorable works of literature and cinema for the last 50 years. He tells us which of the films based on his novels he likes, and which he doesn’t. His latest book is Custer.

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Noah Charney