Words are such a central part to the power of your books. And these are words that are both familiar and unfamiliar but there's obviously been a real joy in creating them. Do you actually compile lists of words? No, no. They just come to you when you need them. When I need them, I either make them up or find them there. It's easier than getting up off my chair and going and finding things out. So that's why I don't write realism because it's so much of a bother to go and pester people and ask them questions.
Over lunch in his house in Oxford, bestselling author Philip Pullman speaks to broadcaster Samira Ahmed about the moments of his childhood and youth that shaped and inspired his unique storytelling. This episode is part of our series How I Found My Voice, hosted by Samira Ahmed. If you like this episode do check out the entire series.
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