John Boyne

People try to glorify war, particularly those who aren't actually fighting in them. People tend to make heroes of those who are fighting in them.

Children's authors don't talk down or patronise their younger readers.

Unless you're very boring, I think most people who've lived long enough have something in their past which will never go away.

I spend a lot of time on eBay buying vintage. I also really like Alexander Wang, Miu Miu, Vivienne Westwood, McQueen and Balmain.

I just had an idea that went right over my head.

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.