Born on an island, I could swim before I could walk, thrown many times into swimming pools and warm transparent Caribbean waters: sink or swim, that was my first lesson. While I'm not a natural athlete, I'm still a strong swimmer and feel a great affinity with the sea. Monique Roffey affinityathletebear share on social
What I always knew about my parents was that they were in love, and this love had a fizz. It was exciting to be their child, to be around them. There was a dynamism between them, a charge. Monique Roffey chargechilddynamism Change image and share on social
Apart from writing books, my 40s have been about pursuing personal growth. Whatever were the mistakes of my earlier life, I've been committed to a pause, a regroup. I don't want to make the same mistakes in the future. Monique Roffey 40sbookcommit share on social
The person I love most is the Dalai Lama. China destroyed his country, yet he says that it's imperative we show love for the Chinese. Monique Roffey chinachinesecountry Change image and share on social
The romantic idealism of my youth has been replaced with realism and hard work at what I love. Monique Roffey hardidealismlove Change image and share on social
I talk to myself. It's my worst habit. I often muse aloud, or, when people drive me crazy, I curse them aloud. I might do a ranting monologue about how pissed off I am about them, occasionally forgetting that they might still be in the room; now, that's weird! Monique Roffey aloudbadcrazy share on social
New Year's Eve is not about having a big party for me. It's a time of reflection, and I often go on spiritual retreats. Monique Roffey bigeveparty Change image and share on social
My parents had a long and eventful marriage and were always a bit like movie stars to me when they were young. Monique Roffey biteeventfullong Change image and share on social
Trinidadians love speaking their own English; it's full of poetic forms and can be playful and lyrical and comical. Trinidadians are verbal acrobats, and I love being on the island just to hear the people speak. Monique Roffey acrobatcomicalenglish share on social
'The White Woman on the Green Bicycle' is a love story mapped onto an unfolding political tragedy: that of the failure of the Independence era in Trinidad. Monique Roffey bicycleerafailure Change image and share on social
