On the first day of school, my father told me I'd be the most popular girl and everyone would love me and want to be my friend. It wasn't so, but it gave me an enormous amount of confidence.
Maeve BinchyI think you've got to play the hand that you're dealt and stop wishing for another hand.
Maeve BinchyI've seen a lot of people buy my books and then fall asleep on the plane soon afterwards.
Maeve BinchyAlways write as if you are talking to someone. It works. Don't put on any fancy phrases or accents or things you wouldn't say in real life.
Maeve BinchyI didn't have a sweet tooth, but I liked butter, and I liked sauces, and I liked wine and curry and cheeses.
Maeve BinchyI have no idea whether what I write will be of the remotest interest to anyone else. Some mornings when I read what I wrote the previous day I think it's fairly entertaining; other times I think it's pure rubbish. The main thing is not to take any notice, not to be elated or upset, just keep going.
Maeve Binchy