Don't worry about writing a book or getting famous or making money. Just lead an interesting life. Michael Morpurgo bookfamousinterest Change image and share on social
By the time I sit down and face the blank page I am raring to go. I tell it as if I'm talking to my best friend or one of my grandchildren. Michael Morpurgo blankfacefriend Change image and share on social
The big relationships you make in your life are with those that you love and if things do go wrong then it's a source of great pain and that lasts. Michael Morpurgo biggreatlast Change image and share on social
Live an interesting life. Meet people. Read a lot and widely, learn from the great writers. Michael Morpurgo greatinterestlearn Change image and share on social
I was never a great reader, but there were two stories I loved best: Kipling's 'The Elephant's Child' and 'The Jungle Book.' Deep down, I've always wanted to write a book about a wild child and an elephant. Michael Morpurgo bookchilddeep share on social
Strange questions are the more interesting ones. Children by and large don't try to trip you up... they want to find out how you do this funny thing that you do... if they've loved a story they love to know how it started. Michael Morpurgo childfindfunny share on social
Everyone is interested in war, in that people don't want it to happen. I'm much more interested in peace than in war but it's important to understand why we fight. Michael Morpurgo fighthappenimportant Change image and share on social
I fill up the well of stories in my head - without ever knowing I'm doing it. Michael Morpurgo fillheadknow Change image and share on social
Always write your ideas down however silly or trivial they might seem. Keep a notebook with you at all times. Michael Morpurgo ideanotebooksilly Change image and share on social
The most important thing is to live an interesting life. Keep your eyes, ears and heart open. Talk to people and visit interesting places, and don't forget to ask questions. To be a writer you need to drink in the world around you so it's always there in your head. Michael Morpurgo drinkeareye share on social
