Well in the book Carrie was my alter ego. In real life, Sarah Jessica and I don't look anything alike. But people do say that we sound alike. Sarah Jessica is an adorable girl and she is very funny. Candace Bushnell adorablealikealter Change image and share on social
There's so many things that mattered so much in my 20s and 30s that don't matter now. Candace Bushnell 20s30smatter Change image and share on social
The '80s was all about this idea that women could have it all. You could have a career, and you could have a husband, and you could have children. Candace Bushnell 80scareerchild Change image and share on social
I always thought that there was a really good chance that I wasn't going to get married. Candace Bushnell chancegoodmarry Change image and share on social
I know I'm not a wordsmith. And I don't write poetry. Sometimes I think I should, because it's really helpful. But I always wanted to write novels. Candace Bushnell helpfulnovelpoetry Change image and share on social
As I'm writing, certain things become clear to me and certain things begin to feel right and make sense. The pieces start to fall into place. Candace Bushnell beginclearfall Change image and share on social
I think when I was 12, I started reading Evelyn Waugh, and I loved Evelyn Waugh so much, and I thought: 'This is how the world really is. If I could be Evelyn Waugh, then I would be happy.' Candace Bushnell evelynhappylove Change image and share on social
If I'm with a man, is that going to prevent me from achieving my goal? What sacrifices will I have to make in terms of being myself, if I'm with a man? Something that young women find out really quickly is that when you start dating, all of a sudden you're supposed to have a role. You're not allowed to just be yourself. Candace Bushnell achieveallowdate share on social
Ever since I can remember I was telling stories and had a huge interest in other people and what made them tick. Candace Bushnell hugeinterestmake Change image and share on social
The joke that I make is that there are instances on the TV series that happen to me, - except on Sex and the City they always make it better or worse than real life and I am actually saying that in a joking way. Candace Bushnell badlycityhappen share on social