“It's pathetic, I knew I did from that first moment we met. It was...not love at first sight exactly, but - familiarity. Like: oh, hello, it's you. It's going to be you. Game over." -Ben” — Mhairi McFarlane Copy Share Image
“You make a nice mum,’ I mumbled. ‘I always hoped one day the woman of my dreams would say those words to me,’ he said, ruffling my vomity hair. I would’ve poked him in the ribs in reprisal, but I… — Mhairi McFarlane Copy Share Image
“law that stated you didn't advertise any event you hadn't attended, any place you'd never been, or any band you didn't really listen to.” — Mhairi McFarlane Copy Share Image
“Seems once was enough to infect me. From then on you've been lying dormant, like a virus. Or an incurable chronic condition that flares… — Mhairi McFarlane Copy Share Image
“...the life with him you feel like you lost out on, it’s perfect because it’s a fantasy and it’s a fantasy because it’s perfect.” — Mhairi McFarlane Copy Share Image
“Delia thought it was as much use as putting deely-boppers on a crocodile and calling it Miriam” — Mhairi McFarlane Copy Share Image
“His sadness was almost palpable, like moisture in the air before it rains. Although this was Manchester, it was probably about to rain anyway.” — Mhairi McFarlane Copy Share Image
“...I think you’re bound to feel guilty, and you’re going to feel sad. You have to simply feel it. Don’t hate yourself. It is… — Mhairi McFarlane Copy Share Image
“Do nothing, and nothing happens. Life is about decisions. You either make them or they're made for you, but you can't avoid them.” — Mhairi McFarlane Copy Share Image
“I wanted him to be happy and it was also going to be the thing that hurt the most” — Mhairi McFarlane Copy Share Image
“I thought it would all fall into place. I've changed my mind. Do nothing, and nothing happens. Life is about decisions. You either make… — Mhairi McFarlane Copy Share Image
“I like the city late at night, the blasts of music and the splashes of light cast from bars that are still open, shoals… — Mhairi McFarlane Copy Share Image
“London was one of the worst places to have a bad day and one of the best places to have a good day” — Mhairi McFarlane Copy Share Image
