John Boyne Quotes

John Boyne — Irish Novelist born on April 30, 1971,

John Boyne is an Irish novelist. He is the author of nine novels for adults and five novels for younger readers. His novels are published in 48 languages... (wikipedia)

I am opposed to war, to killing people, to any kind of hatred and violence.

Throughout my teenage years, I read 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens every December. It was a story that never failed to excite me, for as well as being a Dickens enthusiast, I have always loved ghost stories.

It's not easy making a living as a writer, and for many years I worked at a Waterstones in Dublin. It was a good environment for an aspiring writer, with lots of events and authors appearing.

I don't buy into the idea that an Irish writer should write about Ireland, or a gay writer should write about being gay.

People try to glorify war, particularly those who aren't actually fighting in them. People tend to make heroes of those who are fighting in them.