Peter Carey Quotes

A collection of quotes by Peter Carey.

Peter Carey is an award-winning Australian novelist and short story writer, born on May 7, 1943, in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Known for his innovative storytelling and vivid characters, Carey has been recognised as one of the most influential writers of contemporary literature. He has twice won the Booker Prize, first for Oscar and Lucinda (1988) and then for True History of the Kelly Gang (2001). Carey's works explore themes of Australian history, colonialism, and cultural identity, and his rich imagination sets him apart as a master storyteller. His critically acclaimed novels have garnered international acclaim and have been translated into multiple languages.

Being famous as a writer is like being famous in a village.

Being famous as a writer is like being famous in a village. It's not really any very heady fame.

Peter Carey


At the very end of a book I can manage to work for longer st

At the very end of a book I can manage to work for longer stretches, but mostly, making stuff up for three hours, that's enough. I can't do any more. At the end of the day I might tinker with my morning's work and maybe write some again. But I think three hours is fine.

Peter Carey

Morning

I have written a memoir here and there, and that takes its o

I have written a memoir here and there, and that takes its own form of selfishness and courage. However, generally speaking, I have no interest in writing about my own life or intruding in the privacy of those around me.

Peter Carey

Courage