Geoff Thompson Professions : Writer Born : June 12, 1960 Browse All Authors Top 12 quotes by Geoff Thompson There has never been a greater illusion than fear. Fear exists only whilst you believe Geoff Thompson warrior writing believe The person that angers you most, teaches you best Geoff Thompson teach persons Stop trying to squeeze professional results out of recreational hours. Geoff Thompson hours hard-work trying Words without action are like wheels without traction. It is how you live that counts. Geoff Thompson traction wheels action Remember, if you don't have a goal you're not playing football, you're just kicking a ball around the park. Geoff Thompson balls goal football I wrote my first book in a toilet in a factory where I was a floor sweeper. Geoff Thompson toilets book firsts I have a passion for words. I love words. And I'm just learning and developing my skills for words. I do books and I do journalism and plays. I have a broad palette. I don't have a great eye for direction. I love working with actors and I work very well with them because I appreciate what they bring to the table. I'd never say never, of course, but I look at it and don't really fancy it. I want to try and master the word side of it first. Geoff Thompson passion eye book Writing has been challenging at times but that's where all the growth is. I know I'm in the right place if it's difficult. Something a British writer said to me once was: "If the project doesn't make him wobble, he doesn't take it." You have to be uncomfortable to grow. Geoff Thompson growth challenges writing Reality is based on perception Geoff Thompson perception reality Blocking and countering like they do in the films doesn't work, so don't bother trying. Geoff Thompson block film trying I train for the first shot – it’s all I need. Geoff Thompson shots needs firsts Whatever inspires you fires you. Geoff Thompson fire inspire life Similar Authors Ihab Hassan writer Ingmar Bergman writer Isabella Bird writer Ivan E. Coyote writer Al Feldstein writer Bert Sugar writer All Authors
