I put on such a good show, the story is outrageous, and people don't want to hear that I'm basically a reasonable human being. As long as it continues to get me print, I'll continue to perform in an exuberant manner.

Privately Ellroy opposes the death penalty and favors gun control. A. In each instance screenplays based on Ellroy's work have been penned by other screenwriters.

Confidential (1990) White Jazz (1992) American Tabloid (1995) The Cold Six Thousand (2001) and Blood's a Rover (2009). A.