If you don't go to a dance, you can never be rejected, but you'll never get to dance, either. Maeve Binchy dancerejectwill Change image and share on social
Always write as if you are talking to someone. It works. Don't put on any fancy phrases or accents or things you wouldn't say in real life. Maeve Binchy accentfancylife Change image and share on social
You say to yourself: 'What could people, in all these countries, find in my books?' and yet I think we're all the same, anywhere. Everybody is a hero or a dramatic person in their own story if you just know where to look. Maeve Binchy bookcountrydramatic share on social
Happiness is knowing and appreciating what you've got. I am very, very, very grateful for what, to me, is dead easy. Maeve Binchy appreciatedeadeasy Change image and 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
I wore miniskirts in the days when no fat girls should have, and with total delight. Maeve Binchy daydelightfat 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
I couldn't have children, so that's the bad side. But compared to everything else I have, it's not all that terribly bad. I count my winners rather than my losers. Maeve Binchy badchildcompare Change image and share on social
I once tried to write a novel about revenge. It's the only book I didn't finish. I couldn't get into the mind of the person who was plotting vengeance. Maeve Binchy bookfinishmind 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
