If you want something you can’t afford, think what else that money could buy: a week’s groceries, a month’s rent, or a weekend away. That will put things into perspective.
I’ve never written a children’s book, but when people meet me for the first time and I say I write books, they invariably reply, ‘Children’s books?’ Maybe it’s something about my face.
When I’m on a break from writing, I’ll log on to Amazon and eBay. The doorbell is constantly being rung by deliverymen.
I can’t cook. I don’t have the right brain for it, somehow. I can’t walk into a room and tidy it up. I get distracted. I pick up one thing and I start looking at it. And my cooking is truly heinous.
I’m a great fan of taking my laptop out and about.
I love all my characters. I love their weaknesses and flaws. I feel like they’re all my best friends and I adore being with them.
I think a lot of people still fantasise about that first love and what might happen if they rekindled the relationship.
I’d probably still be a financial journalist now if it weren’t for writing novels. Mmm. Fun! I’m much happier writing novels!
I had gone to Oxford to read music. I had done music all my life, but when I got to college I didn’t want to do it anymore.
I adore all Agatha Christie’s books and turn to them whenever I’m ill or need cheering up.
My childhood was spent embracing one literary heroine after another. I identified passionately with each one and would slavishly imitate them.
I am not a label snob and have learned that the thrill of shopping can be just as great, if not more so, when you find a bargain.
I change my mind so much, I’m better going on my own. Shopping is a selfish activity anyway.
Shopping with friends is a great way of still enjoying the thrill of the chase without having to make a purchase. It can also be a real bonding opportunity. Helping your friend find something nice is just as rewarding as helping yourself.
If you look good, you feel good!
I’m an impulse buyer. I don’t really go out with a list.
Obviously this is engagement ring city. Couples are wandering along and girls are pointing through the windows and the men are smiling but all look slightly sick whenever their girlfriends turn away.
I bet he never goes on YouTube. He’s too busy. It’s only tragic cases like you and me who are always online.
I can’t get over this. Dad isn’t Sam’s dad? Dad is a friend? How was I supposed to know that? People shouldn’t be allowed to sign themselves as Dad unless they are your dad. It should be the law.
Why didn’t I buy a new phone earlier? Why don’t I always walk around with a spare phone? It should be the law, like having a spare tire.