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
I am prone to despair. We are all born with a particular personality. I get afraid and then I don't want to leave the house. Marian Keyes afraidbeardespair Change image and share on social
I'm not looking for pity, I'm really not, but I'm constantly uneasy and every day it is pretty much like getting up and going to war. Once I shift into the mindset of 'Yeah, you're alive. It's tough. Let's do what we can today,' it's easier. Marian Keyes aliveconstantlyday share on social
Every day I wake up afraid that I won't be able to write, that today is the day it has left me. Marian Keyes afraiddayleave 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 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
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
I'm proud of what I write and feel endorsed by my readers. Marian Keyes endorsefeelproud Change image and share on social
Here's how it is: I feel guilty about every single bite of food that goes into my mouth. Marian Keyes bitefeelfood Change image and share on social