Walliams’ son doesn’t like his work
David Walliams has revealed his son is not a big fan of his books, and has joked that he may find his job “boring and naff” when he gets older.
The Britain’s Got Talent judge, who has son Alfred from his former marriage to Dutch model Lara Stone, is recognised as one of the most popular children’s authors of his generation.
His books, including 2008 debut The Boy In The Dress, and the follow-ups Mr Stink, Gangsta Granny and Ratburger, have regularly topped the best-seller charts.
However, his fiveyear-old may not be among his millions of fans.
When asked if his son loves his books, Walliams said: “He doesn’t like them very much!
“He’s only five, so we are still on the picture books, but I try not to push my books on to him too much.”
Walliams joked: “I also go into his school and read to all the kids, but I feel like, if I’m only pushing my books towards him and his classmates, they’re all going to be in therapy in years to come, and go, ‘Oh, I can only read my own father’s books!’
“If he wants to read them, we’ll read them together.
Walliams said he hopes Alfred will enjoy his books when he gets older, adding: “But I do think if you’re a kid, if your dad does do something relatively interesting, you still find it incredibly boring and naff.
“Children roll their eyes at everything you do, so I’ve got that to look forward to!”