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Am I grumpy? I might be. But I think maybe sometimes it's misinterpreted.

You never want to be the grumpy guy, although I do have quite a grumpy face.

And people are intrigued if I really am as grumpy in real life. People feel a bit let down if I'm laughing or smiling.

Some people have told me that I'm grumpy; it's not something that I'm aware of. It's not like I walk around poking children in the eye... not very small ones, anyway.

I just get grumpy with bad behaviour.

I wouldn't say I was grumpy. It's more pathological - I have seismic tantrums. I get red in the face and cry at least three times a week, and I have to lie down and have a nap afterwards.

People always tell me my books are so dark; I don't think they're particularly dark. I'm not like that. I'm quite a cheerful soul.

I have to admit that I am really partial to the look and feel of a book. I have been that way my entire life.

In actual life I am a grumpy old bag.

Maybe there's a perception of me as grumpy old bugger who suffers from depression. It's a total misconception. I don't think of myself as any grumpier than the next person. I'm not even grumpy first thing in the morning.