When I shop, the world gets better, and the world is better, but then it's not, and I need to do it again. (Confessions of a Shopaholic-the movie)

Everyone keeps saying I’ll pick it up. But what if I don’t? I did algebra for three years, and I never picked that up.

A mistake isn’t a mistake unless it can’t be put right.

If my writing comes to a halt, I head to the shops: I find them very inspirational. And if I get into real trouble with my plot, I go out for a pizza with my husband.

Suddenly I've had enough of all this. I've had enough of being made to feel insecure and paranoid and wondering what's going on

The thing about lying to your parents is, you have to do it to protect them. It’s for their own good.

If you want something you can't afford, think what else that money could buy: a week's groceries, a month's rent, or a weekend away. That will put things into perspective.