I had to make sure I kept an eye on the real world. Roddy Doyle eyemakereal Change image and share on social
No matter how close to personal experience a story might be, inevitably you are going to get to a part that isn't yours and, actually, whether it happened or not becomes irrelevant. It is all about choosing the right words. Roddy Doyle choosecloseexperience share on social
Good ideas are often murdered by better ones. Roddy Doyle goodideamurder Change image and share on social
I tend to plan as I write. And I want to leave myself open and the character open to keep on going until it seems to be the time to stop. Roddy Doyle characterleaveopen 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'm going to sound like an old man but at my age, it's lovely doing something that you've never done before. Roddy Doyle agehavelovely Change image and share on social
I don't work to any commissions. I do what I want to do. Roddy Doyle commissionwork Change image and share on social
My novels come from within me; they are things I feel I want to do. Roddy Doyle feelnovelthing Change image and 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