2.3K views · 31 reactions | Today is #roalddahlday with Roald Dahl’s birthday today. One of the most popular children’s authors of our time he talked about writing his bestselling adventure stories for children in The English Programme in 1979 and this clip shows him sharpening pencils in his famous writing shed. Although this looks productive, it was, in fact, a delaying tactic in order not start work. #BOTD | Thames TV Archive | Facebook