“There are so many projects that I've written and had to abort because ...” — Peter Morgan Quote

“There are so many projects that I've written and had to abort because either I felt too distressed by what I was doing to the people who I was writing about, or they couldn't cope with it because their view of themselves was so far removed from reality.”

“Authorised royal biographers are so straitjacketed, deferential, fawning, and unadventurous that they can only be after a knighthood. Or they're completely scurrilous and insolent, like Andrew Morton or Paul Burrell.”

“I've done a lot of work in Hollywood and theatre, but to be honest, the biggest pleasure I've ever got is from the TV single plays I've written. It's a format where you don't mind saying, 'I want to tackle some important themes head on.'”

“I try to be honest in my songs because it helps me cope. It also helps me, hopefully, connect with people that are going through the same things.”

“When superstars play it is easier to guide them during a match because they don't need much guidance; they already know how to cope with high-pressure situations.”

“I want to learn, but I also want to show that I can cope. That's what you always want to do, to step up and perform.”