“I tend to research as I write so that the narrative can take priority,...” — Sarah Hall Quote

“I tend to research as I write so that the narrative can take priority, which is important for a piece of fiction, I think, finding out facts as and when I need to.”

“When you are a kid, a wolf is an amazing sight, so sumptuous. I sort of knew these were splendid creatures, that I was not going to find them outside roaming around. It was like a dog, but not a dog. It was incredible, a god!”

“Revisiting much-loved childhood novels is never easy.”

“People need a narrative, and if there isn't one on offer, they make one up.”

“Fashion is this obsessive narrative that people don't understand but they can't stop looking at.”

“I think it shouldn't matter at all what character people play, but of course there is a narrative that's very clear, that openly gay men aren't playing straight in leading roles.”