Quote by David Mitchell
In the 1970s and 1980s there was so little decent fiction for youn

In the 1970s and 1980s there was so little decent fiction for young people, but were now in a golden age that shows no sign of fading. Philip Pullman, J. K. Rowling, Lemony Snicket are only three of the best known among a good number of equals. – David Mitchell

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I think all writers of my age who are brought up on films probably by the age of 16 have seen many more films than they have read classics of literature. We cant help but be influenced by film. Film has got some great tricks that its taught writers. – David Mitchell

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A life can get knocked into a new orbit by a car crash, a lottery win or just a bleary-eyed consultant giving bad news in a calm voice. – David Mitchell

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If the human condition were the periodic table, maybe love would be hydrogen at No. 1. Death would be helium at No. 2. Power, I reckon, would be where oxygen is. – David Mitchell

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The denunciation of the young is a necessary part of the hygiene of older people, and greatly assists the circulation of the blood. – Logan Pearsall Smith

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What is an adult? A child blown up by age. – Simone de Beauvoir

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We incorporated new tastes and flavors into our kids diets from a very early age, which helped to develop their palates and prevented them from becoming picky eaters. We dont buy junk food and give them options of fresh fruit, yogurt, raw almonds, or dried whole grain cereals for snack time. – Cat Cora

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Rashness belongs to youth prudence to old age. – Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Look, demanding somebody do anything in this day and age is not going to fly. – John Mayer

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Even when Im old and grey, I wont be able to play it, but Ill still love the game. – Michael Jordan

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Whats missing from pop music is danger. – Prince

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