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14 quotes by Markus Zusak

Markus Frank Zusak (born 23 June 1975) is an Australian writer. He is best known for The Book Thief and The Messenger (US title, I Am the Messenger), two novels for young adults which have been international bestsellers. He won the annual Margaret Edwards Award in 2014 for his contribution to young-adult literature published in the US.
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I think to be writer you have to enjoy being alone. I was a loner as a teenager and was always drawn to characters in books and films who were at the... →

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Every time you find something that doesn't work, you're a step closer to what does work.

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I'm not a writer who refuses to talk about a book until I've finished.

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I like the idea that every page in every book can have a gem on it. It's probably what I love most about writing - that words can be used in a... →

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Living in Sydney, I've taken the chance to start surfing again. One of my best memories of growing up is catching my first proper wave and... →

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When I was growing up, I wanted to be a house painter like my father, but I was always screwing up when I went to work with him. I had a talent for... →

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Failure has been my best friend as a writer. It tests you, to see if you have what it takes to see it through.

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I think 'The Lord Of The Rings' is the mother of all cult books, because you can be in that cult and not even know you're in it.

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I try hard and aim big. People can hate or love my books but they can never accuse me of not trying.

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I find writing extremely difficult. I usually have to drag myself to my desk, mainly because I doubt myself. And it's getting harder because I... →

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I had many boxing matches with my brother in the backyard when we were younger, and I guess while other people abhor boxing for its brutality, I also... →

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I like to tell students, 'I didn't burst on to the literary scene.' I'm never good at things at the beginning. I was terrible at the... →

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I procrastinate in spades. In my defence, I also try to have all other distractions solved before I can concentrate on writing. My small theory is... →

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