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I write for kids because I think the most interesting (and most humorous) stories come from people's childhoods. When I was writing 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid,' I had a blast talking on the phone to my younger brother, Patrick, remembering all of the things that happened to our family when we were growing up.

My dad would go to work every day and write in a room full of funny people. He enjoyed it. I know great writers who find the process agonising but to me, writing has always been sheer joy.

When I was little, I thought everyone in the world liked to read because it was so fun. But then I realised that was not exactly true. I want other kids to read and write more all over the world, because it helps them to understand things better.

I never thought about what I would write. I just come from such a big family of storytellers.

I think we need to tell stories that reflect our world.

I quickly realized I live the least interesting literary life imaginable. My parents are happily married. There haven't been any major traumas. I'm not sure that the story of my life would be much fun to read.

But I think everybody should write. I think those people with stories who don't write should be stomped on.

I think writing for a world one has invented can be infinitely more interesting than writing for the world we've all inherited.

I've always enjoyed making up stories, especially when I was bored and just sitting around. It got really serious after the children came along.