I'm pleased to have outsold great writers. But I'm not insane - I realize I am a writer people buy to take on vacation. Maeve Binchy buygreatinsane Change image and share on social
When I was being brought up, we weren't allowed to wallow in self-pity, which was a thoroughly good thing. We were all fine and healthy because that was what we were told to be. Maeve Binchy allowbringfine Change image and 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
I never wanted to write. I just wrote letters home from a kibbutz in Israel to reassure my parents that I was still alive and well fed and having a great time. They thought these letters were brilliant and sent them to a newspaper. So I became a writer by accident. Maeve Binchy accidentalivebrilliant 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
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 have an irregular heartbeat, so that means a fair amount of medication - and I have blood pressure pills, too, but no vitamins or supplements. Maeve Binchy amountbloodfair Change image and 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
I didn't have a sweet tooth, but I liked butter, and I liked sauces, and I liked wine... and curry... and cheeses. Maeve Binchy buttercheesecurry Change image and share on social
