Jasper Fforde
Jasper Fforde
Jasper Ffordeis a British novelist. Fforde's first novel, The Eyre Affair, was published in 2001. Fforde is mainly known for his Thursday Next novels, although he has written two books in the loosely connected Nursery Crime series and has begun two more independent series, The Last Dragonslayer and Shades of Grey...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth11 January 1961
comedy genre dangerous
Comedy was one of those genres that while appearing quite jolly was actually highly dangerous.
journey genre-is rivers
Journeys up the Metaphoric River are hugely enjoyable and highly recommended. Since every genre is nourished by its heady waters, a paddle steamer can take even the most walk-shy tourists to their chosen destination. As a bonus, there is traditionally at least one murder on board each trip--a "consideration" to the head steward will ensure that it is not you.
excuse used should
Marriage is an honorable estate and should not be used simply as an excuse for legal intercourse.
world would-be imperfect
You many have noticed I have a temper ... but when I calmed down, I realized that this world, blighted and imperfect as it is, would be better with you in it.
defiance compliance
Defiance through compliance.
employers should butlers
A good butler should save his employer's life at least once a day.
opposites happened knows
What’s the opposite of déjà vu, when you see something that hasn’t happened yet?” “I don’t know—avant verrais?
rap taste-in-music rats
I have a very varied taste in music. Everything from rap to classical to Latino to Rat Pack to jazz.
live-life forgiving too-short
What is there to forgive?. . .Ignore forgive and concentrate on living. Life for you is short; far too short to allow small jealousies to infringe on the happiness which can be yours only for the briefest of times.
taken yardsticks sometimes
Without a yardstick sometimes the high points can be taken for granted.
soul soil
The cleanest souls are the easiest to soil.
morning fall reality
The barriers between reality and fiction are softer than we think; a bit like a frozen lake. Hundreds of people can walk across it, but then one evening a thin spot develops and someone falls through; the hole is frozen over by the following morning.
mistake people cost
We all make mistakes at some time in our lives, some more than others. It is only when the cost is counted in human lives that people really take notice.
love friendship giving-up
I'll tell you what love is" I said, "It is blind devotion, unquestioning self humiliation, utter submission, trust and belief against yourself and against the whole world, giving up your heart and soul to the smiter.