I love thriller writers. My favourites are Harlan Coban, Lee Child, Ian Rankin, Kathy Reichs and Ed McBain. Maeve Binchy childcobanfavourite 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
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
When I was younger, I avoided exercise or anything strenuous. I didn't even enjoy walking. As I got older, I spent so much time marking books or sitting at a desk writing that there was no room for exercise - not that I would have bothered anyway. Maeve Binchy avoidbookbother share on social
After my hip operation, I had to cut out butter, which I loved, and salt. I no longer eat desserts with lots of cream, and I've cut right back on alcohol. Maeve Binchy alcoholbackbutter Change image and share on social
All I ever wanted to do is to write stories that people will enjoy and feel at home with. Maeve Binchy enjoyfeelhome Change image and share on social
I live in Ireland near the sea, only one mile from where I grew up - that's good, since I've known many of my neighbours for between 50-60 years. Gordon and I play chess every day, and we are both equally bad. We play chatty, over-talkative bad bridge with friends every week. Maeve Binchy badbridgechatty share on social
We have to make our own happiness, and we have to make our own decisions and play the hand that is dealt to us. Maeve Binchy dealdecisionhand Change image and share on social
I have been lucky enough to travel a lot, meet great people in many lands. I have liked almost everyone I met along the way. Maeve Binchy greatlandlot Change image and share on social
