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
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
When I was growing up, I despised Irishness. I felt our music, our television and our books were just poor imitations of what came out of Britain and America. I was all set to abandon it entirely. Marian Keyes abandonamericabook 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
I'm proud of what I write and feel endorsed by my readers. Marian Keyes endorsefeelproud Change image and share on social
People promise to stick with their spouse 'for richer or poorer' but it's the 'for poorer' part that causes the worry. The big shock is that the 'for richer' bit can also cause problems. Marian Keyes bigbitepart Change image and share on social
I like hoodies. They just make me feel safe. Marian Keyes feelhoodymake Change image and share on social
Do I mind being called a chick-lit writer? Well, it's not the worst thing that could happen. Marian Keyes badcallchick 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
