What's the worst that could happen? Everyone turned me down; big deal. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I would never recommend my novel as a parenting guide. But we happen to live at a very hectic and hurried time,… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Harry: "And what if I wave my wand and nothing happens?” Ron: “Throw it away and punch him on the nose. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I never expected to be in the papers. I personally never expected to be in the papers. The height of my ambition… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Every writer prefers good reviews over bad ones, and every writer wants to have lots of readers. But if it doesn't happen,… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
But in some ways I think it's braver to do it like this. And, to an extent, you know what? The worst… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve. I was determined to try. I was determined to try because, frankly, my life was… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Poverty is a lot like childbirth - you know it is going to hurt before it happens, but you'll never know how… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
On her daughter, Jessica: Kids at her school will sidle up to me and say, Does Jessica know what happens in book… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
The fame thing is interesting because I never wanted to be famous, and I never dreamt I would be famous. You know,… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I really like how the sixth book is going. A lot happens in the sixth book and a lot of questions are… — 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
