I'll be left writing picture books and fairy tales

Every day is a gift with a child, no matter what problems you have.

I have piles of poetry books in the bathroom, on the stairs, everywhere. The only way to write poetry is to read it.

If we think of what's up ahead, with climate change and wars over water, it's very frightening.

Christmas is taken very seriously in this household. I believe in Father Christmas and there's no way I'd do anything to undermine that belief.

I'll be left writing picture books and fairy tales

I think the dangers are different now. Our abuse of the planet and our resources is an anxiety.