There were worse things to be than sexist. For example, you could be the sort of person who pinched your fingers together while using the words “teeny weeny.
Liane MoriartyThey say it's good to let your grudges go, but I don't know, I'm quite fond of my grudge. I tend it like a little pet.
Liane MoriartyI see lots of differences between Australians and Americans - but as mothers, I think were pretty much alike!
Liane MoriartyShe didn’t understand a damned thing about life except that it was arbitrary and cruel, and some people got away with murder while others made one tiny, careless mistake and paid a terrible price.
Liane MoriartySo now I just assume that it won't work, and that if it does work, I'll lose it anyway. This is meant to protect me, although it doesn't, because somehow the hope sneakily finds its way in. I'm never aware of the hope until it's gone, whooshed away like a rug pulled from under my feet, each time I hear another "I'm sorry.
Liane Moriarty