“My routine is to create activities for myself unrelated to writing tha...” — Anthony McCarten Quote

“My routine is to create activities for myself unrelated to writing that allow little time for writing. This means that when I do get the chance to write, it is like a stolen luxury, something clandestine and almost forbidden.”

“I am so superstitious that I think even discussing this subject is dangerous and will probably bring me terrible luck. Having been raised a Catholic, superstition becomes almost part of your DNA. The challenge is to slowly rid yourself of these little delusions.”

“A day at the beach with my kids is one of the least relaxing activities I can think of.”

“When I was a kid if I was unhappy, I'd stroke my dog. I was into bringing injured birds into the house, RSPCA activities. And the relationship that you have with animals, you can get that from your children: that unquestioning love and adoration and equal need.”

“If I played tennis, I had to be in a dance class. I always had multiple activities, so I never had to count on any one of them to feel successful.”