But sometimes you have to be brave. Sometimes you have to show people what's important in life.

You can't just switch off your feelings because the other person did.

Sam doesn't hesitate for a minute. 'You say, "Mr and Mrs Tavish, you're making me feel inferior. Do you really think I'm inferior or is it just in my mind?

I had gone to Oxford to read music. I had done music all my life, but when I got to college I didn't want to do it anymore.

When I'm on a break from writing, I'll log on to Amazon and eBay. The doorbell is constantly being rung by deliverymen.

Honestly, shopping beats therapy, anytime. It costs the same and you get a dress out of it.

Ciao," I say casually, and flick my hair back. "Si. Ciao." I could so be Italian. Except I might have to learn a few more words.