I was incredibly determined - I wrote short stories, I wrote the beginnings of novels. I wrote a little children's book and sent it to the editor-in-chief of the children's division of Simon and Schuster and she asked me to write a little children's book for a series she was doing. Candace Bushnell askbeginningbook share on social
I love things that are old and glittery, that come with layers of glamour and past lives. Candace Bushnell glamourglitterylayer 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
It's a job. When I'm writing I'm going to do it five to six days a week and I'm going to work for four to six hours a day. There's no magic writing fairy. It's just hard work. Candace Bushnell dayfairyhard Change image and share on social
You need characters who want things. They want love, they want recognition, they want happiness. Candace Bushnell characterhappinesslove Change image and share on social
'Lipstick Jungle' was on the air for 20 episodes - I loved 'Lipstick Jungle.' Candace Bushnell airepisodejungle Change image and share on social
Like it or not, in the end, it's one's body. It's literally what carries you through life. There's a reason for the saying, 'If you have your health, you have everything,' and it's true. Old age, disease - these are the great equalizers. Candace Bushnell agebodycarry share on social
Sometimes you have to find the passion. It comes from the inside... Everyone has to find it for themselves. Candace Bushnell findinsidepassion Change image and share on social
I sometimes read in a gossip column that I was at a party when I was in Europe at the time. It sometimes feels I've got a Doppelganger somewhere. Candace Bushnell columndoppelgangereurope Change image and share on social
I have a house in the Connecticut countryside where you'll always find me, summer or winter. Candace Bushnell connecticutcountrysidefind Change image and share on social