Thunder Road

One of the questions I get asked most regularly when visiting schools is ‘why I like writing so much’. Well, writing gives me a chance to inhabit my imagination - and here’s an example of the attraction.

“I need the pain of loneliness to make my imagination work.” - Orhan Pamuk

By stiffly following convention we stifle creativity. We miss out on unexpected and fresh combinations of words-ideas-sounds-images that have the power of new.

I reckon folks who exude enthusiasm about the next project, the next challenge, the next chance to change a life are the people that recharge our batteries and invigorate us for the day ahead.