My family life reads a bit like 'Little House on the Prairie.' I was big sister to Joan, Renee, and brother William,… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I never wanted to write. I just wrote letters home from a kibbutz in Israel to reassure my parents that I was… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I was very pleased, obviously, to have outsold great writers. But I'm not insane - I do realise that I am a… — 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
I had a very happy childhood, which is unsuitable if you're going to be an Irish writer. — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
If you write what you know about, you will always be on safe ground. I am very edgy and nervous about going… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I have no idea whether what I write will be of the remotest interest to anyone else. Some mornings when I read… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I was very pleased, obviously, to have outsold such great writers. But I'm not insane - I do realize that I am… — 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
I'm pleased to have outsold great writers. But I'm not insane - I realize I am a writer people buy to take… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
When I was teaching Latin in girls' schools before I became a writer, I didn't much like it if parents would come… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
All I ever wanted to do is to write stories that people will enjoy and feel at home with. — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
An English journalist called Michael Viney told me when I was 25, that I would write well if I cared a lot… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
In Ireland every place you visit and every person you meet has a story. And they love to tell you their stories.… — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I do realize that I am a popular writer who people buy to take on vacation. I'm an escapist kind of writer. — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
I love thriller writers. My favourites are Harlan Coban, Lee Child, Ian Rankin, Kathy Reichs and Ed McBain. — Maeve Binchy Copy Share Image
Always write as if you are talking to someone. It works. Don't put on any fancy phrases or accents or things you… — 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
