James Herbert Quotes & Sayings

Now get out in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans — James Herbert

I hate violence, and I didn't plan to write horror; it just poured out of me. — James Herbert

I've always suffered from being labelled a horror writer - just because I didn't go to university, just because I still talk in my natural voice, just because I'm not as articulate as Martin Amis. — James Herbert

I'm not into high literature, but I think all my books are literate. — James Herbert

I have a dread of sounding pretentious and try not to talk too much about what I do. — James Herbert

I'm terrible in the mornings, but I'm always at my desk by 10 A.M. — James Herbert

Terror was the key, of course, for there's a fine line between paralyzing dread and galvanizing fright. — James Herbert

To be haunted is to glimpse a truth that might best be hidden. — James Herbert

I've always loved comic books. As a kid, I used to read cowboy stories and historical comics about other worlds, unknown places that would take me out of myself and which helped to develop my imagination. — James Herbert

Life is full of crises, we all know that. It's how we learn, how we grow. They help form character, mould the man (or woman), as it were. As an opposite to good times, they even help us appreciate life a little more; and a person without strife is a person without passion, for trauma both tests and strengthens moral fibre, becomes a measure of human depth. There is no adversity on this earth that cannot be overcome with fortitude and positive will. — James Herbert

For me, a good friend is someone you might only see once or twice a year but each time it feels as though you've just seen them last week. — James Herbert

He died. And waited. — James Herbert

I grew up in the East End of London, the youngest of three boys in a Catholic household. Both my parents were market traders and worked seven days a week. — James Herbert

The photographer was lost for riposte, obvious though it should have been; instead he turned to run. At least his mind did. In fact, his mind had already scooted down the Broad Walk and was clambering over the railings at the end, whereas his body had remained rooted to the spot. With some effort he looked down at his feet as if to reprimand them. They refused to take notice. — James Herbert

I've actually seen a ghost, so I know they're really around. — James Herbert

Never underestimate the hypocrisy of politicians. — James Herbert

I never plan my novels because if I know what is going to happen, it bores me rigid. I let the story tell itself. — James Herbert

I worry about the many things that could happen to the people I love. — James Herbert

Drip, drip, the rain comes falling, Rain in the woods, rain on the sea; Even the little waves, beaten, come crawling As if to find shelter here with me. — James Herbert

I'm very cagey about making friends, and I rarely do. — James Herbert