People who want to make a million borrow a million first

My real name is Madeleine Wickham, under which I write dramas with an edge of humour. As Sophie Kinsella its fast, all-out comedies, such as the Shopaholic series.

I change my mind so much, I'm better going on my own. Shopping is a selfish activity anyway.

If I behave as though this is a completely normal situation, then maybe it will be.

You never know how things are going to turn out, however much you plan. But you already know that.

There are some things I don't understand about Jess and never will. No wedding dress. No flowers. No photo album. No champagne. The only thing she got out of her wedding was a husband. (I mean, obviously the husband is the main point when you get married. Absolutely. That goes without saying. But still, not even a new pair of shoes?)

We all fail to appreciate each day just how much we already possess. Light, air, freedom, the companionship of friends.