The Land of Stories Quotes

“Even if you don't believe it at first, always remember that sometimes the universe has bigger plans for us than we have for ourselves.”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide

“There will always be people who are smarter and better writers than you - but what if your story is better than theirs? While experience and education help you become a better storyteller, it doesn't always help with creativity. Sometimes being a good writer has nothing to do with style or skill, but depends solely on your imagination. Remember, if you have a story in your heart, then you have the right to write it.”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide

“That year, my cousin Amy called me a horrible name that was unforgivable (cacapoopyface, I believe it was). So I ditched Amy and named the heroine after the only cousin who hadn't disappointed me yet - a newborn named Alex.”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide

“I can't imagine there would be a way you could prove it. So rather than wasting all this energy trying to solve the impossible, why don't you relax and enjoy the mystery? Your generation is so wrapped up in technology, and social media, and instant gratification, you don't realize that ignorance is bliss. Sometimes not knowing is more fun.”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide

“I always imagined J.K. Rowling putting quill to a paper in a remote castle overlooking a spacious Scottish estate. Currently as I write this I am in my Star Wars/Marvel themed guest room,dressed in my Grumpy cat pajamas, and looking at dozens of half empty Diet Coke cans scattered across my desk.”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide

“MG: We asked readers from all over the globe to send in questions for their favorite author. Sadly, J.K. Rowling was unavailable to answer them.
ba-dum-bum

CC: Was that supposed to be funny?

MG: No, that was supposed to be very funny.”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide

“Lennox G., Valley Village, California”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide

“Lacey R., Victoria, Texas”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide

“Holly S., Everett, Washington”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide

“To all the aspiring writers who read my books and hope to write backstories for their own villains one day, I have this advice: A good backstory makes us fell sorry for a villain, but a great backstory makes us identify with the villain.”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide

“It was very important to me to maintain the classic imagery in the stories by the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, and Hans Christian Anderson, but even more important to have diversity - which doesn't always exist in fairy-tale adaptations. The Fairy Council was the perfect way to feature characters of different ethnicities, LGBTQIA characters, and characters with disabilities in the series who could play a vital role in the plot of each book.”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide

“MG: Question number five: Would you ever consider cowriting something with another author? Personally, I've got a manuscript of a spicy romance novel I'd love to slap your name on. It's called Fifty Shades of Goose.

CC: I just threw up a little in the back of my mouth.”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide

“Question number four: I read somewhere that you were an actor before you became an author.

CC: That sounded more like a judgement than a question.

MG: It was. Usually people pick a career in medicine or business to fall back on. With your chosen professions, it's like you decided to sail upstream without a paddle or a canoe.

CC: Well, performing and writing have always been the same thing to me. You get to be a storyteller in both fields, and at the end of the day, I suppose a storyteller is what I consider myself the most.

MG: Well, la-di-da. I know what you mean, though. I was an actress myself back in the golden days of Hollywood - you know, before all this streaming trash.

CC: Would I recognize your work?

MG: Did you ever see the film Gone with the Wind?

CC: Of course!

MG: I supplied the wind.

CC: [A beat of silence.} How much longer is this interview going to take?”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide

“MOTHER GOOSE: Howdy, Chris! Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to have a chat with me!

CHRIS COLFER: How did you get inside my house?

MG: This is your house? Good lord, I thought we were in Queen Victoria's tearoom Has anyone ever told you that you decorate like an old woman?

CC: As a matter of fact, I - Wait! Who are you?

MG: Really Chris? Is that how you greet your favorite muse?

CC: Oh my God. . . You're Mother Goose! This can't be real@ I must have hit my head or something!

MG: As I said to Howard Hughes, no, you're not dreaming, I'm really here.”
― Chris Colfer, The Land of Stories: The Ultimate Book Hugger's Guide