Clive Blake Quotes

My poetic aspiration is to become: a Jack of all styles and a master of pun.

Although it is true that some have been captured, we would like to assure you that no thoughts, or images, have been harmed during the making of this book.

Let happiness be your destination, let your trademark be a smile.

Leisure is an adult pleasure.

So many flowers, Sow little garden.

You are never too old to live.

It doesn't matter what timetable, on you, modern life imposes, you should always take the time to stop and smell the roses.

I attended High School at the tender age of five years old. Yes, my Primary School was at the top of a very big hill, so you can't get much Higher Education than that.

I was the fastest runner in my Primary School and at the age of five, on my very first sports day, I was winning my race and approaching the finish, when two of my teachers suddenly held a tape across the finishing line. Having never seen this happen before, I thought they were trying to stop me from winning the race, so I jumped the tape. Yes, you've guessed it; I was also the best high-jumper in the school! I use this story to illustrate the fact that you should never let anybody stop you from achieving what you set out to achieve.

It's The University of Life' where you gain your real education. It doesn't issue degrees, there is no set course and it doesn't end until you do.