I don't listen to music when I'm writing, but I often do when I'm reworking, editing or when I need to relax. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes edit listen music
I sublimate different parts of my personality through my characters. Which is worrying, as some of them can be a bit nasty. I'm pleased the stuff on the page isn't inside me any more. Joanne Harris bitecharacterinside Change image and share on social
I love it when my books cause controversy, when people argue violently about the ending. Joanne Harris arguebookcontroversy Change image and share on social
My heroes and heroines are often unlikely people who are dragged into situations without meaning to become involved, or people with a past that has never quite left them. They are often isolated, introspective people, often confrontational or anarchic in some way, often damaged or secretly unhappy or incomplete. Joanne Harris anarchicconfrontationaldamage share on social
I confess that I listen to my own music for my own pleasure. Herb Alpert confesslistenmusic Change image and share on social
I am a part of the old school where I feel that purity of the language should be retained. But English is a constantly evolving language where new words are being added to the dictionary, so I don't see any harm in experimenting with the language. Only poor editing standards need to be improved. Ashwin Sanghi addconstantlydictionary share on social
When I have a creative insight, there is a high. I think back in the day, I made music as much as I did because it made me feel so good. I think you could argue that there is a creative addiction - but, you know, the healthy kind. Lauryn Hill addictionargueback share on social