“A silly idea about a book of blessings couldn’t really work. Not seriously.” — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
“Any one could write a book," said the taxi driver. "Yes, they could, but they DON'T," said Maeve Binchy” — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
That's the kind of motif I bring to the books - that people take charge of their own lives. — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I've seen a lot of people buy my books and then fall asleep on the plane soon afterwards. — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I once tried to write a novel about revenge. It's the only book I didn't finish. I couldn't get into the mind… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
You say to yourself: 'What could people, in all these countries, find in my books?' and yet I think we're all the… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
When I was younger, I avoided exercise or anything strenuous. I didn't even enjoy walking. As I got older, I spent so… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
There are no makeovers in my books. The ugly duckling does not become a beautiful swan. She becomes a confident duck able… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I have been blessed with friends who do things rather than buy things: friends who will change books at the library, take… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
If I see Marian Keyes' books or Patricia Scanlan's books given more prominence than mine in the bookstore, I'll move mine to… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I have been luckier than anyone I know or even heard of. I had a very happy childhood, a good education, I… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
In my books, there is no 'ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan' syndrome because if you look at the Hansel and… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I'm mainly an airport author, and if you're trying to take your mind off the journey, you're not going to read 'King… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
The biggest influence on my books was the fact that I had worked in a newspaper for so long. In a daily… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I have been lucky enough to travel a lot, meet great people in many lands. I have liked almost everyone I met along the… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
Nobody ever wins by the cavalry coming to rescue you. It isn't a question of you're happy if you get married, or you get… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
“He had not known it was possible to love a little human being as he loved Annie.” — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I couldn't have children, so that's the bad side. But compared to everything else I have, it's not all that terribly bad. I count… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
“Listen to me, Ria. It will be different when you and I have a home. It will be a real home, one that people… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I was the big, bossy older sister, full of enthusiasms, mad fantasies, desperate urges to be famous, and anxious to be a saint -… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
My family life reads a bit like 'Little House on the Prairie.' I was big sister to Joan, Renee, and brother William, and we… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
After my hip operation, I had to cut out butter, which I loved, and salt. I no longer eat desserts with lots of cream,… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
“If you had your time all over again…? She was keen to know. You can't rewrite history. I have no idea what I'd do.” — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
If I had my life to live all over again, I really think I would have been a fit person. Looking around me, I… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I do try to live every day as if it were my last, and it has worked for me so far. — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
“He called everyone sweetheart. There was nothing particularly special about it.” — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
