“There’s so much more to the book than the page you were stuck on.”

I thought I had a type but I don’t really have a type anymore. I just look for a girl who doesn’t take herself too seriously.

Everyone happens for a reason, learn it and move on. Don’t be bitter about what happened, be happy about what will.

I’m very attracted to a girl’s eyes. I think you can tell a lot by a girl’s eyes

There comes a day when you realize turning the page is the best feeling in the world.

When we were on ‘The X Factor,’ we didn’t realize how overnight the fame thing was. We didn’t really understand it until we went on a shopping trip. It was like Week 7 or 8 of the show. We went with a few other contestants and there were loads of people, packed.

Never look back, reminising on yesterday, smile for the future, tomorrow’s a new day.

I can’t swim but if my girlfriend was drowning, I’d still dive in to save her.

Just because you don’t have a prince, doesn’t mean your not a princess.

One Direction is the main thing I’m doing and I’m 100 per cent dedicated to the group.

I love the fact I grew up wanting a brother and now I have four.

It’s pretty strange because you have images of people in your head when you left, then you just think they’re going to be the same when you come back, like time freezes. I have sisters and from the ages of 11 to 13 – it’s a big change for girls.

Two years ago, if anyone had told me I’d be doing half the stuff I’m doing, I wouldn’t have believed it.

I prefer to date younger girls to be more protective.

And remember, nobody’s feelings are more important than your own, so take time to love yourself.

I love samosas filled with mincemeat. My mum makes really great ones.

Loving you is what I’ve learned so easily but trying to forget you is the last thing I could hardly learn.

Words have a lot of power.

The dirtiest book of all is the expurgated book.

When I first thought about writing the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I never originally meant to have children in it at all!

From when I was a young boy, I read books on weapons and tanks and combat. I was so interested in the army.

From when I was a young boy, I read books on weapons and tanks and combat. I was so interested in the army.

I don’t read books by people who have betrayed the Motherland.

One day, we should have a book of clouds in action.

Reading is important. If you know how to read then the whole world opens up to you