You will never truly know yourself or the strength of your relationships until both have been tested by adversity.

I loved writing for kids, I loved talking to children about what I'd written, I don't want to leave that behind.

I will not calm down!

Poverty is a lot like childbirth - you know it is going to hurt before it happens, but you'll never know how much until you experience it.

The success of Harry Potter has given me lots of freedom. I can pay my bills, and I don't have to prove anything to anyone anymore.

If there is a connection between Harry Potter and my new novel, it's my interest in characters.

I won't blast people out of my way just because they're there' said Harry. 'That's Voldemort's job.