Quotes About Author

The 1970s were so wonderful for women writers. There were all these women, and they were seen as doing the most interesting, innovative and exciting stuff in science fiction. I was inspired by that.

I think the fundamental thing about writing fiction is that you write what interests you and what inspires you. It can't be forced. I see no need to write about anything else or any other type of world.

Generally, what adults want to know is my background, why I write what I write, and very personal insights that some say are inspiring.

There's always a problem when you write, something you're trying to resolve, and sometimes a view can be inspiring.

Very little other than Elmore Leonard's crime writing inspiring me on my Batman run.

I very much love Los Angeles, and I love working here. I find it very inspiring and very creative, and some of the best crews are in Los Angeles.

I was the first candidate to announce my run on Instagram. So that was kind of cool.

I think I'm the last person on the planet to use the internet, but I'm re-engaging my fans through Facebook and Twitter and Instagram, doing the whole social media scene.

In no instance have... the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people.

I never see myself in a script. For instance, I tried to cast others for 'Beautiful', which didn't work out and I ended up doing it.

My post-child period resulted in one instant change: I write shorter books for kids.

In politics, you've got to have a fallback in our line of work because your career can be over in an instant. Not that I would make much money playing a harmonica.

There's a reason why VOD is so popular. You don't have to wait. There's instant gratification.

I'd like to act in Punjabi films and do some great roles instead of just dance sequences.

There's some guys in the league that I really want to respect me. I respect the way they play, I respect the way they look at the game, and their respect is more important instead of having a job.

The thing is, with 'This Is England', you're always thinking as yourself. You're acting on an instinct. You're acting on what you've heard, what you've been told, and what's happened beforehand.

Comedy will always be central to what I do, it's just an instinct for me, but I am a writer and always have been.

I think the novel form chose me. I was a writer before I became a criminal... my first instinct was to write.

A lot of people say my songs are political, but that's not by plan. It's because I never found a place where everything is OK, so I just write about what my reality is, follow my instinct.

I don't really have a specific formula I follow to find the right script or role. It's always just very instinctive.

I've never tried writing at a coffeehouse. I just know instinctively it's not for me.

Really, if I'm honest, sci-fi is where my sensibility instinctively goes - I'm a big comic-book fan.

I'm not one that listens to a whole lot of advice... I go with my gut instincts.

We didn't create an institution to increase land value or asset value.