Sometimes I think all the trouble in the world is caused by men. If there were no men, women would always be happy. ~Carrie

Like me, he has a searing belief that books are sacred. They might not be to other people, but when you have a passion, you hold on to it. You defend it. You dont pretend it isn't important at the risk of offending others." -Carrie.

A writer must be fearless. A writer has to be like a clawed animal." -The Carrie Diaries pg. 337

And if you were always spending your time getting over your past, how were you supposed to get on with your future?

I know I'm not a wordsmith. And I don't write poetry. Sometimes I think I should, because it's really helpful. But I always wanted to write novels.

Should, is the worst word in the English language. People always think things "should" be a certain way, and when they're not, they're disappointed.

Why do magazines do this to women? It's all about creating insecurity. Trying to make women feel like they're not good enough. And when women don't feel like they're good enough, guess what? Men win. That's how they keep us down.