Quotes by Eoin Colfer

About Eoin Colfer:

Eoin Colfer is an Irish author of children's books. He worked as a primary school teacher before he became a full-time writer. He is best known for being the author of the Artemis Fowl series. In September 2008, Colfer was commissioned to write the sixth instalment of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, entitled And Another Thing ..., which was published in October 2009.
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how does she know it's the right room?' wondered Descant. Oh, I don't know; mabye it's the magical red glow coming from the doorway, or perhaps it's the deafening howl of the temporal winds.' said Mervall. Descant nodded.'You could be right, brother....

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They have gone. And the tunnel is about to close. So, boys, I am looking for someone to blame.

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Meg and Belch only had eyes for each other. Not in the usual romantic sense.

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Toadstool mandarins are a form of toxic jellyfish whose tentacles are loaded with entheogenic venom. The effects of a mandarin sting are threefold. The first is a sharp stinging sensation; the second a nasty red welt, which may fester if not treated ...

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What many people don't know about 'Peter Pan' is that it's a very violent book and Hook is one of the most finely observed villains ever.

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I do like to read in bed, but because I have two kids I'm often forced to read in the bathroom.

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I often meet frustrated young writers who say they've only got so far and just can't finish a book. Even if you don't happen to use what you've worked on that day, it has taught you something and you'll be amazed when you might come back to it and us...

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I have a lovely office at the back of my house; it's an old stable and you can see right out to the countryside on one side and into the house on the other side.

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I have always loved 'Stig of the Dump.' I think reading that book made me officially realise that I was a reader.

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I am perhaps unusual in that I came to 'Doctor Who' through the numerous novelisations and not through the television show.

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The thing about reading is that if you are hooked, you're not going to stop just because one series is over; you're going to go and find something else.

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When I went to school, I was already reading and writing. In fact, I was offended that the other kids couldn't.

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We are different, my friend. We are visionaries. A monkey looks up and sees and banana, and that is as far as he looks. But a visionary looks up and sees the moon.

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Well, I don't like the first bit and I don't know the last bit. So I'm really hoping the middle bit is exceptional.

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Will you miss him Holly?” he asked suddenly. [...] “No,” she said. “I will not miss him.” But her eyes told the real story.

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I have to tell you, Arty, a screw up this early in the proceedings doesn’t exactly fill me with confidence. I hope you’re as clever as you keep telling everyone you are.” “I never tell anybody exactly how clever I am. They would be too scared...

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Good. Illegal is always faster.

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Really, I'm trying to care, Artemis, really. But I thought it was all supposed to be over when the fat lady sings. Well, she's singing, but it doesn't appear to be over

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Tea? At the beach? No time for luxuries, Holly. There is important work to be done.” He winked at Butler. “Are you sure you’re at the library? I thought I heard water.” Artemis smiled, enjoying the exchange. “Water? Surely not. The only thi...

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Hey, bodyguard. You better get down to the gymnasium. This jumbo pixie guy is killing your sister." "Really?" said Butler, unconvinced. "Really. Juliet just does not seem to be herself. She can't put two moves together. It's pathetic, really. Everybo...

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I am Butler. Anything I say sounds scary.

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Author Bio

  • NameEoin Colfer
  • DescriptionIrish author of children's books
  • BornMay 14, 1965
  • CountryIreland
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist; Children's Writer
  • WorksArtemis Fowl