I don't work to any commissions. I do what I want to do. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes commission work
When I started writing full time I had not long stopped being a teacher and when at last I had a full day to write, I would put music on and wonder to myself - am I allowed to do this? Then I thought: 'I am control of this and no one is telling me what I can do.' Roddy Doyle allowcontrolday share on social
It's great meeting children because you never know what they will say. Roddy Doyle childgreatmeet Change image and share on social
I've been asked why does Ireland produce so many great musicians, and the answer is it doesn't. When you count the great musicians Ireland has given the world in the last 20 years, you can do it on one hand. Roddy Doyle answeraskcount share on social
I would've done anything to work with Satyajit Ray. Nimrat Kaur haveraysatyajit Change image and share on social
It got to the point where most of my time went toward writing novels. I would still occasionally write short stories, but only when I was commissioned by an editor to write for a themed anthology or special issue. Tim Pratt anthologycommissioneditor share on social
