Dornford Yates Professions : Novelist Born : August 7, 1885 Died : March 5, 1960 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Dornford Yates When a writer admits that he has an affection for something which he has written, it is high time to pray for his soul. Dornford Yates affection soul praying Similar Authors Adam Johnson novelist Ivan Goncharov novelist Binnie Kirshenbaum novelist Bruce Jay Friedman novelist Buchi Emecheta novelist Bryce Courtenay novelist All Authors