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Sophie Hannah Quotes

Crime fiction is a way of satisfying that nosy need to know Picture Quote #1

The brilliant thing about swimming is that, while you’re doing it, there’s nothing else you could be getting on with, like the ironing or sorting out the children. My mind goes into free-float mode; some of the best ideas for plots come into my head while I’m ploughing up and down the pool Picture Quote #1

I thought to myself, ‘No matter what happens from now on, even if my heart ends up in pieces, this makes it all worth it, this moment Picture Quote #1

I want my books to explore motives which make people think, ‘Wow! Imagine the psychological state you’d have to be in for that to be your motive!’ Whereas things like blackmail, jealousy - they’re rational reasons for committing murder Picture Quote #1

In West Yorkshire, I’d have to drive three quarters of an hour to go shopping Picture Quote #1

There are very few well-adjusted people in my books. But I do think that’s normal. Because everyone does have their issues and hang-ups Picture Quote #1

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If you ask people if they enjoy crime novels, they’ll say, ‘Oh, my guilty pleasure is...’ then name a really brilliant crime writer Picture Quote #1

I was working as a secretary in Manchester and thought I would always do that. Then I got this letter offering me a two-year fellowship where I could write; they would pay me a salary and give me a flat to live in. It was heaven Picture Quote #1

I’ve got lots of favourite authors, but I would say Nicci French because I look more forward to reading her next new book than any other author Picture Quote #1

I’m snobby about books that aren’t crime fiction: if I start reading a literary novel and there’s no mystery emerging in the first few pages, I’m like, ‘Gah, this obviously isn’t a proper book. Why would I want to carry on reading it?’ Picture Quote #1

When I set out to write crime fiction, I didn’t think to myself, ‘I’m going to model myself on Agatha Christie’ or ‘I am going to be a crime writer in the Christie tradition’ Picture Quote #1

I am trying to write novels for properly clever people, but I also want them to be proper novels that also stick in a person’s mind and have an atmosphere about them Picture Quote #1

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My father, whose hobby was collecting secondhand cricket books, came back from a book fair one day with a copy of ‘The Body In The Library.’ Picture Quote #1

I know a lot of crime writers feel very underrated, like they’re not taken seriously, and they want to be just thought of as writers rather than ghettoised as crime writers, but I love being thought of firmly as a crime writer Picture Quote #1

Everything is personal - the poems and the crime novels. I have never been involved in any murders, but there are strong autobiographical elements in each Picture Quote #1

Cambridge is heaven, I am convinced it is the nicest place in the world to live. As you walk round, most people look incredibly bright, as if they are probably off to win a Nobel prize Picture Quote #1

Weak people always attack strong people - it’s safer. It’s weak people who are dangerous, who lash out uncontrollably and hurt you back. Stong people can walk away - no repercussions, you see, if you attack a stong person Picture Quote #1

Lies were lethal, however honourable the intentions of the liar. They deprived people of the opportunity to know the basic facts of their own lives Picture Quote #1

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Most crime fiction plots are not ambitious enough for me. I want something really labyrinthine with clues and puzzles that will reward careful attention Picture Quote #1

I always notice the dysfunctional dynamic of human relationships because most places where you encounter it, people are trying to pretend it isnt happening Picture Quote #1

We manufacture anger to give ourselves the illusion of power when we feel weak and helpless Picture Quote #1

You can always, and easily, give somebody the gift of hope and faith, even in the midst of despair Picture Quote #1

I never do enjoy my breaks, long or short... I look forward to them intensely, but as soon as they begin, I can feel them starting to end. I feel the temporariness of my freedom, and find it hard to concentrate on anything other than the sensation of it trickling away Picture Quote #1

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Crime fiction is a way of satisfying that nosy need to know (Sophie Hannah Quotes) The brilliant thing about swimming is that, while you’re doing it, there’s nothing else you could be getting on with, like the ironing or sorting out the children. My mind goes into free-float mode; some of the best ideas for plots come into my head while I’m ploughing up and down the pool. (Sophie Hannah Quotes) I thought to myself, ‘No matter what happens from now on, even if my heart ends up in pieces, this makes it all worth it, this moment. (Sophie Hannah Quotes) I want my books to explore motives which make people think, ‘Wow! Imagine the psychological state you’d have to be in for that to be your motive!’ Whereas things like blackmail, jealousy - they’re rational reasons for committing murder. (Sophie Hannah Quotes) In West Yorkshire, I’d have to drive three quarters of an hour to go shopping (Sophie Hannah Quotes) There are very few well-adjusted people in my books. But I do think that’s normal. Because everyone does have their issues and hang-ups. (Sophie Hannah Quotes) If you ask people if they enjoy crime novels, they’ll say, ‘Oh, my guilty pleasure is...’ then name a really brilliant crime writer. (Sophie Hannah Quotes) I was working as a secretary in Manchester and thought I would always do that. Then I got this letter offering me a two-year fellowship where I could write; they would pay me a salary and give me a flat to live in. It was heaven. (Sophie Hannah Quotes) I’ve got lots of favourite authors, but I would say Nicci French because I look more forward to reading her next new book than any other author. (Sophie Hannah Quotes) I’m snobby about books that aren’t crime fiction: if I start reading a literary novel and there’s no mystery emerging in the first few pages, I’m like, ‘Gah, this obviously isn’t a proper book. Why would I want to carry on reading it?’ (Sophie Hannah Quotes) When I set out to write crime fiction, I didn’t think to myself, ‘I’m going to model myself on Agatha Christie’ or ‘I am going to be a crime writer in the Christie tradition’. (Sophie Hannah Quotes) I am trying to write novels for properly clever people, but I also want them to be proper novels that also stick in a person’s mind and have an atmosphere about them. (Sophie Hannah Quotes) My father, whose hobby was collecting secondhand cricket books, came back from a book fair one day with a copy of ‘The Body In The Library.’ (Sophie Hannah Quotes) I know a lot of crime writers feel very underrated, like they’re not taken seriously, and they want to be just thought of as writers rather than ghettoised as crime writers, but I love being thought of firmly as a crime writer. (Sophie Hannah Quotes) Everything is personal - the poems and the crime novels. I have never been involved in any murders, but there are strong autobiographical elements in each. (Sophie Hannah Quotes) Cambridge is heaven, I am convinced it is the nicest place in the world to live. As you walk round, most people look incredibly bright, as if they are probably off to win a Nobel prize (Sophie Hannah Quotes) Weak people always attack strong people - it’s safer. It’s weak people who are dangerous, who lash out uncontrollably and hurt you back. Stong people can walk away - no repercussions, you see, if you attack a stong person (Sophie Hannah Quotes) Lies were lethal, however honourable the intentions of the liar. They deprived people of the opportunity to know the basic facts of their own lives (Sophie Hannah Quotes) Most crime fiction plots are not ambitious enough for me. I want something really labyrinthine with clues and puzzles that will reward careful attention (Sophie Hannah Quotes) I always notice the dysfunctional dynamic of human relationships because most places where you encounter it, people are trying to pretend it isnt happening (Sophie Hannah Quotes) We manufacture anger to give ourselves the illusion of power when we feel weak and helpless (Sophie Hannah Quotes) You can always, and easily, give somebody the gift of hope and faith, even in the midst of despair (Sophie Hannah Quotes) I never do enjoy my breaks, long or short... I look forward to them intensely, but as soon as they begin, I can feel them starting to end. I feel the temporariness of my freedom, and find it hard to concentrate on anything other than the sensation of it trickling away (Sophie Hannah Quotes)