I had an American journalist say to me, "Is it true you wrote the whole of the first novel on napkins?" I… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I am indebted to the British welfare state; the very one that Mr Cameron would like to replace with charity handouts. When… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
During the first five years that I was writing the series, I made plans and wrote small pieces of all the books.… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I would be a liar if I said I don't care [about my appearance]; yes, I care. I found it very difficult,… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I've only suffered writer's block badly once, and that was during the writing of Chamber of Secrets. I had my first burst… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I've been writing since I was six. It is a compulsion, so I can't really say where the desire came from; I've… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
It was on the corner of the street that he noticed the first sign of something peculiar - a cat reading a… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Sirius's gaunt face broke out into the first true smile Harry had seen upon it. The difference it made was startling, as… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I remember the first time I heard a teenager say 'LOL.' Just what? But it means 'laugh.' Why don't you just laugh?… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“I'll join you when Hell freezes over," said Neville. "Dumbledore's Army!" he shouted, and there was an answering cheer from the crowd, whom Voldemort's… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I just hate meetings. Though it's true that once you've made a lot of money, people around you might be full of ideas about… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
What's the worst that could happen? Everyone turned me down; big deal. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Talent and intelligence never yet inoculated anyone against the caprice of the fates. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I don't think there's any harm at all in allowing a kid to fantasize. In fact, I think to stop people from fantasizing is… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
The mind is not a book, to be opened at will and examined at leisure. Thoughts are not etched on the inside of skulls,… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I'm not anti-middle-class in the slightest. Look at me! I am very pro people putting time and money and effort into trying to improve… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
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