Quentin Blake quotes

Quentin Blake is an English cartoonist, illustrator, and children's book author, best known for his collaborations with Roald Dahl. His whimsical illustrations have enchanted generations of readers around the world. He continues to inspire young readers and artists with his distinctive style and joyful creativity. Here are 9 of his quotes:

Inspiration is some mysterious blessing which happens when the wheels are turning smoothly. (Quentin Blake)
Being positive may be a character defect of mine. View quote
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I love the sea, but I avoid any sort of seaside resort that has skyscrapers or seaside entertainments. View quote
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Television is kind of a disappointment. I often want to watch it, but I find it quite hard - I don't like soaps, reality TV or celebrity chefs. View quote
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Sometimes people think drawing and painting is mucking about when actually it is a highly skilled activity. View quote
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Guinea pigs are quite difficult to draw, I think, because they're so furry. View quote
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A lot of my travel is at least partly work, visiting schools and libraries, especially in France. View quote
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I think it is the fact that birds are two-legged, like us, which gives them something of our balance and gesture and makes them nearer to us. View quote
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I don't wait for inspiration. I'm not, in fact, quite sure what inspiration is, but I'm sure that if it is going to turn up, my having started work is the precondition of its arrival. View quote
Quentin Blake

Quentin Blake

Occupation: English Cartoonist
Born: December 16, 1932
Quotes count: 9