I don't think about an industry or building things, but somebody says you're lucky if you find something you like to do, which is true, and then it's a miracle if you get paid to do it. James Patterson buildfindindustry Change image and share on social
Kids say the No. 1 reason they don't read more is that they can't find books they like. Freedom of choice is a key to getting them motivated and excited. James Patterson bookchoiceexcite Change image and share on social
My favorite books are actually very complicated - 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', 'Ulysses'. James Patterson bookcomplicatefavorite Change image and share on social
I'm very emotional. I do feel stuff, for better or worse. James Patterson badlyemotionalfeel Change image and share on social
I get up every morning and chop wood, and I pretty much do it seven days a week, and I like to do it. I still have time for my wife and my son, who's 14, and at this point, my head is still above water. James Patterson chopdayhead share on social
I always figured there would be a kid audience and an adult audience, and there is. That's true for 'Hunger Games' and 'Twilight' and 'Harry Potter.' And 'Maximum Ride,' for sure. In particular what happens is a lot of parents share the books with their kids, and the mom has read it, and the kids, and they talk about it. James Patterson adultaudiencebook share on social
I guess I write four or five hours a day, but I do it seven days a week. It's very disciplined, yes, but it's joy for me. James Patterson daydisciplineguess Change image and share on social
What I'm really addicted to is getting people to understand that if their kids aren't competent readers coming out of middle school, it's really going to be hard for them in high school. James Patterson addictcomecompetent Change image and share on social
If I'm writing and a chapter isn't coming, I just move ahead. James Patterson aheadchaptercome Change image and share on social
I don't believe in lecturing people. It's much more effective to present reading as a fun, rewarding pastime. James Patterson effectivefunlecture Change image and share on social