Peter Kay Quotes

If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of people out there toiling over your unpublished manuscript, trying to make your way across that vast ocean in a bathtub, I can only say this to you: keep paddling. Well, either that or start vlogging.

My dream was to be known as a writer and to be able to produce at least one book that would be read by people. That dream came true with the publication of my first novel - and all the rest has been a sweet bonus.

Publishing a novel was such a proud thing for me. When I was a kid, I used to say to my mum and dad, 'I'm going to write a book. You'll see.' So when I did, and it was published, and people liked it, it was great.

I have been incredibly lucky with my novels but I had absolutely no idea if anyone would be interested in a cookbook. So I started to think about self-publishing.

I've never actually even contemplated writing a book or having a book.

People do write books.

You become a great writer by writing.

Writing a book is not a crime.

I coauthored my first nonfiction book by the time I was 25. I have been involved in nonfiction documentaries, newspapers, TV and internet since that time.

I probably could be a world-class screenwriter by now if I had spent the kind of work I devote on Comedy Death-Ray to that. But I do okay, in that regard. I mean, my stuff gets bought, so it's all right.

I dreamed of having a book of my own, of writing one that I could put on a shelf.

I haven't done a book for about 3 or 4 years now.

I love all of my children equally, all of my printed books, and each one bears a special piece of me. But the one I'm most proud of is the one no one will ever see - the very first manuscript I ever wrote, back in 1990. It took me a year to do it.

Almost anyone can be an author; the business is to collect money and fame from this state of being.

I remember the first time I held my book, my first book in my hands. I cannot tell you how it moved me.

I am still surprised when I walk into a bookstore and see my name on a book's binder.

I want to write books.

I always grew up with the idea that in order to be a successful writer, I should have a book published.

I have been writing since I was a kid and thought what I wrote down could one day be made into a book.

Every single path is so different, but I would definitely say that the idea of what a writer is or should be is not a thing anymore. Everyone is redefining publishing, writing, and storytelling in general.

I would say, number one, don't worry about getting published. Just write. Number two, just write. Three is make sure you read.

I was going to write a book one day and I actually did. To have it is a major accomplishment for me.

If you don't see the book you want on the shelves, write it.

I wasn't a class clown, I just found at an early age that I was able to make people laugh. So I mostly wrote funny stuff instead of writing what I was supposed to be writing.

Any fool can write a novel but it takes real genius to sell it.