I'm getting better, happier, and nicer as I grow older, so I would be terrific in a couple of hundred years time. Maeve Binchy couplegrowhappy Change image and share on social
I remember watching myself on video and being so disappointed with myself because I was constantly moving around the place and laughing. I thought, 'I must be so much louder than I think I am. From inside it feels fine.' Maeve Binchy constantlydisappointfelt share on social
I grew up thinking it was wonderful to be big and strong and to be able to knock down other children in the playground if I needed to. But I never felt the need. Maeve Binchy bigchildfelt Change image and share on social
I'm mainly an airport author, and if you're trying to take your mind off the journey, you're not going to read 'King Lear.' Maeve Binchy airportauthorjourney Change image and share on social
The most important thing to realise is that everyone is capable of telling a story. It doesn't matter where we were born or how we grew up. Maeve Binchy bearcapablegrow Change image and share on social
I'm particularly fond of boned chicken breasts with a little garlic under the flesh and cooked in a casserole for 40 minutes with a jar of olives, some cherry tomatoes and a spoonful of olive oil. Maeve Binchy bonbreastcasserole Change image and share on social
I think you've got to play the hand that you're dealt and stop wishing for another hand. Maeve Binchy dealhandhave Change image and share on social
When my sister Joan arrived, I asked if I could swap her for a rabbit. When I think what a marvellous friend she's been, I'm so glad my parents didn't take me at my word. Maeve Binchy arriveaskfriend Change image and share on social
I thought it must be desperate to be old. To wake up in the morning and remember that you were ancient - and so behave that way. I thought old people were full of aches and pains and horrible illnesses. Maeve Binchy achancientbehave share on social