I was lucky enough to be fairly quick at understanding what was taught, but unlucky enough not to be really interested in it, so I always got my exams but never had the scholar's love of learning for its own sake. Maeve Binchy examfairlyinterest share on social
The great thing about getting older is that you become more mellow. Things aren't as black and white, and you become much more tolerant. You can see the good in things much more easily rather than getting enraged as you used to do when you were young. Maeve Binchy blackeasilyenrage share on social
If I had my life to live all over again, I really think I would have been a fit person. Looking around me, I realise that the men and women who walked and ran and swam and played sport look better and feel better than the rest of us. Maeve Binchy feelfitlife share on social
My mother was a trained nurse, and she'd tell me that patients would fight as they were administered anaesthetic, grappling to get the gas mask off their face. Maeve Binchy administeranaestheticface 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
Most people, once the money started getting bigger, thought we would buy a millionaire's house looking out at the sea - but what would two middle-aged people do that for? We were sensible enough when we got it. Maeve Binchy agebigbuy share on social
I'm a great will maker. I've made my will every year since I was 21. Maeve Binchy greathavemake Change image and share on social
My brother married young, and his is the best marriage I know. Maeve Binchy brothermarriagemarry Change image and share on social
We asked our friends and relations to lend us their children, and, because we lived in London, children loved to come and stay for their half-term holidays. Maeve Binchy askchildfriend Change image and share on social
