On the first day of school, my father told me I'd be the most popular girl and everyone would love me and want to be my friend. It wasn't so, but it gave me an enormous amount of confidence. Maeve Binchy amountconfidenceday Change image and share on social
I didn't get excited by weight loss, and since I was already happy being fat, I couldn't see the point of it all. I'm 6 ft. and weigh about 18 st. or 19 st., but weighing myself is not something I do with much pleasure. Maeve Binchy excitefathappy share on social
I have been luckier than anyone I know or even heard of. I had a very happy childhood, a good education, I enjoyed working as a teacher, journalist and author. I have loved a wonderful man for over 33 years, and I believe he loves me, too. Maeve Binchy authorchildhoodeducation share on social
My brother married young, and his is the best marriage I know. Maeve Binchy brothermarriagemarry Change image and share on social
Modern surgery has been like a miracle to those who thought the pain was going to go on forever. Maeve Binchy forevermiraclemodern Change image and share on social
I was fat, and that was awful because when you're young and sensitive, you think the world is over because you're fat. Maeve Binchy awfulfatsensitive Change image and share on social
Everybody is a hero in their own story if you just look. Maeve Binchy herostory Change image and share on social
I've seen a lot of people buy my books and then fall asleep on the plane soon afterwards. Maeve Binchy asleepbookbuy Change image and share on social
I believed that old people never laughed. I thought they sighed a lot and groaned. They walked with sticks, and they didn't like children on bicycles or roller skates... or with big dogs. Maeve Binchy believebicyclebig Change image and share on social
