The women I know who have children and have careers, they seem to be very happy. They love their children and they love their jobs. But happiness comes out of being willing to do your work in your twenties to find out who you are, what you love. Candace Bushnell careerchildfind share on social
Women with money and women in power are two uncomfortable ideas in our society. Candace Bushnell ideamoneypower Change image and share on social
I first arrived in New York in 1979. I was 19 and I was going to University in Houston, Texas, and I decided that I knew what I wanted to do and it was time to go and do it. I literally ran away from college. Candace Bushnell arrivecollegedecide share on social
I've always been fascinated by young women who come to New York. The characters in 'Lipstick Jungle' were once young women who came to New York and we see their early experiences through flashbacks. Candace Bushnell characterearlyexperience 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
I started working for the 'NY Observer' when I was 33. After I had been writing for them for about a year and a half the editor said, 'Your stories are the most talked about stories in the 'Observer'; you should have your own column.' Candace Bushnell columneditorhalf share on social
We need to encourage young women to find what they love to do. That is a very valuable pursuit - more so than the pursuit of a boyfriend. When you have that core, you bring that core to every aspect of your life. Candace Bushnell aspectboyfriendbring share on social
I actually don't shop very much. I have a tendency to rotate a few pairs of ripped jeans and an old cashmere sweater. Candace Bushnell cashmerejeanpair Change image and share on social
I love Chicago. I lived there briefly for three months and kept a boat under one of those space-age buildings. It was very Jetsons. Candace Bushnell ageboatbriefly Change image and share on social
My decorating and renovation skills are nil - indeed, I once used a shower curtain from Pottery Barn as 'window dressing.' Candace Bushnell barncurtaindecorate Change image and share on social
