Encouraging young people to believe in themselves and find their own voice whether it's through writing, drama or art is so important in giving young people a sense of self-worth.
Michael MorpurgoWe all know that the great memories of our childhood are the little triumphs - it doesn't really matter whether that was in writing, art, on the hockey field or on the football field. It's something that makes you feel - 'I can do this stuff'.
Michael MorpurgoWhat's really good is that there are people making stories and writing them and the vast majority never see the light of day and it doesn't matter a fig.
Michael MorpurgoBut try as I might, I never got to eat any of her pastries, and do you know, she never even offered me one.
Michael Morpurgo