All of my children's books are attempts to tap into what I believe to be children's, and to some extent human beings',… — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
There are no gatekeepers in children's literature. There are children who like what you write because it's funny. — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
I wasn't thinking about becoming a children's writer. I just have an idea and if it sounds like a kids' book I'll… — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
I always think of Ireland as a place for complex ideas and prose. I like Irishness. I like Irish culture and Irish… — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
When I first started, stand-up comedians writing novels was thought of as a great encroachment on the art form and people got… — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
I've adapted my own work a couple of times, and I've also given my novels to other people to adapt, and I… — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
It was definitely a challenging upbringing. My parents were by no means perfect. — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
We're not designed to know hundreds of people - we're designed to know four people in our village. So the only way we can… — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
Now 'South Park' - they are interested in blasphemy. They're interested in creating offence for its own sake. — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
When I retweet a troll, I'm not thinking of the troll, I'm thinking of the audience: how can I make them laugh with me,… — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
For a long time, I used to think that I had a man's brain that I thought more like a man than a woman.… — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
All of my children's books are attempts to tap into what I believe to be children's, and to some extent human beings', fantasies. — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
I'm not saying Jews should only play Jews... I personally think actors should be allowed to act. — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
My theory as to why I first became a comedian is that my mother was always keenest on my younger brother, Dan. It doesn't… — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
Most people who know me well say I am almost autistically myself. I like to never change. — David Baddiel Copy Share Image
