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  • Published: 5 May 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761621468
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 128
  • RRP: $26.99

You Don't Have To Have A Dream

Advice for the Incrementally Ambitious




  • Published: 5 May 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761621468
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 128
  • RRP: $26.99

About the author

Tim Minchin

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 to Matilda the Musical and Groundhog Day, both of which won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, and the co-creator of the award-winning TV comedy Upright. He is the author of three previous books: Storm, When I Grow Up, and Sometimes You Have to Be a Little Naughty. Tim lives with his family in Sydney, Australia.

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