I don't feel I owe my readers details of my family's private life.

I was hoping that Neville would assist me with the first stage of the operation,” he said, “and I am sure he will perform it admirably.

The best way to get children excited about reading is to read to them from the beginning of their lives.

Be ruthless about protecting writing days.

I think you're working and learning until you die.

I've no idea where ideas come from and I hope I never find out; it would spoil the excitement for me if it turned out I just have a funny little wrinkle on the surface of my brain which makes me think about invisible train platforms.

I am proud of having done what I've done. Very proud.