Top 12 Quotes & Sayings by Geoff Thompson

The person that angers you most, teaches you best

Remember, if you don't have a goal you're not playing football, you're just kicking a ball around the park.

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.

Stop trying to squeeze professional results out of recreational hours.

I wrote my first book in a toilet in a factory where I was a floor sweeper.

I train for the first shot – it’s all I need.

Reality is based on perception

There has never been a greater illusion than fear. Fear exists only whilst you believe in it - whilst you fear it. So...stop believing, stop fearing. Set up a shadow inventory, write down all your fears and set out on your warrior path. Make this your life purpose and gold will be smelt from your terror.

Words without action are like wheels without traction. It is how you live that counts.

Blocking and countering like they do in the films doesn't work, so don't bother trying.

Whatever inspires you fires you.

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.