My work in books, films and talks lies almost wholly with children, and I have very little time to give to grown-ups.

Leave something for someone but dont leave someone for something.

I have written, probably, more books for children than any other writer, from story-books to plays, and can claim to know more about interesting children than most.

Here Mr Potts come here you little idiot!

When you're paid to do a job, it's better to give a few minutes more to it, than a few minutes less. That's one of the differences between doing a job honestly and doing it dishonestly! See?

I am not really much interested in talking to adults, although I suppose practically every mother in the kingdom knows my name and my books. It's their children I love.

I'm good at exploring roofs. You never know when that kind of thing comes in useful.