Life will sometimes seem long and tough. And you will
sometimes be happy and sometimes sad. And then youll be old. And then youll
be dead. There is only one sensible thing to do with this empty existence, and
that is:fill it.

A book for the romantic-realist in all of us,You Dont Have to Have a
Dreamoffers Tim Minchins inimitable thoughts and advice on life,
art, success, kindness, love, and thriving in a meaningless universe. Drawn
from three of his iconic commencement addresses, and beautifully designed with
specially commissioned illustrations throughout, its a rallying cry for
creativity, critical thinking, and compassion in our daily lives.

Its never too late to put something beautiful out into the world.

About the Author

Tim Minchin is an internationally-acclaimed
songwriter, singer, pianist, comedian, actor and writer.

In addition to his sell-out music and comedy tours, he is
the composer of music and lyrics toMatilda the MusicalandGroundhog
Day, both of which won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, and the
co-creator of the award-winning TV comedyUpright.

He is the author of three previous books:Storm,When
I Grow Up, andSometimes You Have to Be a Little Naughty. Tim
lives with his family in Sydney, Australia.