Even as a kid, I never liked breakfast. I just don't like to eat then. I like to get up and work. I think sticking a whole bunch of carbohydrates in your stomach in the morning is probably the worst way to begin the day. Candace Bushnell badbeginbreakfast share on social
I'm really enjoying being single. I'm not even looking to meet anybody, which is so freeing. Candace Bushnell enjoyfreemeet Change image and share on social
The reality about being economically dependent on someone else usually doesn't work out for women in the end. It's about being an adult and being responsible for your life. Most women have to work, so let's just get on with it. Candace Bushnell adultdependenteconomically share on social
I started writing about New York as soon as I arrived. I was 19. I used to write short stories and send them out. Candace Bushnell arrivesendshort Change image and share on social
The most important thing to strive for in life is some kind of personal and professional achievement. Not as a man or a woman, but as a person. Candace Bushnell achievementimportantkind Change image and share on social
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
You don't have to do everything by the time you're 30. Or 40. All you need is a work ethic. It's what allows you to push through moments of disappointment and self-doubt and fear. Candace Bushnell disappointmentdoubtethic Change image and share on social
What I have yet to see is a real woman choose a younger man because he spent six hours a day at the gym trying to sculpt his abs. Candace Bushnell choosedaygym 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