I used to feel defensive when people would say, 'Yes, but your books have happy endings', as if that made them worthless, or unrealistic. Some people do get happy endings, even if it's only for a while. I would rather never be published again than write a downbeat ending. Marian Keyes bookdefensivedownbeat share on social
My mother is the best storyteller. And her mother was too. Marian Keyes motherstoryteller Change image and share on social
I think there is pressure on people to turn every negative into a positive, but we should be allowed to say, 'I went through something really strange and awful and it has altered me forever.' Marian Keyes allowalterawful Change image and share on social
I don't like this idea of division: that if you're a clever woman then you've got to be a particular way. Because men don't. Men please themselves. Marian Keyes cleverdivisionhave Change image and share on social
I'm proud of what I write and feel endorsed by my readers. Marian Keyes endorsefeelproud Change image and share on social
I know of people who don't believe it, but depression is an illness, but unlike, say, a broken leg, you don't know when it'll get better. Marian Keyes breakdepressionillness Change image and share on social
Men can be men and still get excited about other men kicking a ball around and they're never mocked, whereas it's easy for women to take mocking on board, to be belittled. Because we're used to it. Marian Keyes ballbelittleboard Change image and share on social
I like hoodies. They just make me feel safe. Marian Keyes feelhoodymake Change image and share on social
Many nations use language simply to convey information, but it's different in Ireland. With most conversational exchanges you get an 'added extra' like the free little biscuit you sometimes get with a cappuccino in a fancy coffee place. Marian Keyes addbiscuitcappuccino share on social
Baking makes me focus. On weighing the sugar. On sieving the flour. I find it calming and rewarding because, in fairness, it is sort of magic - you start off with all this disparate stuff, such as butter and eggs, and what you end up with is so totally different. And also delicious. Marian Keyes bakebuttercalm share on social
