“I took one of my hands in the other, tried to imagine what it would feel like if it was another person's… — Gail Honeyman Copy Share Image
I was hurtling towards 40, and I'd always wanted to write. It does focus your mind, heading towards that big birthday. If… — Gail Honeyman Copy Share Image
“There are scars on my heart, just as thick, as disfiguring as those on my face. I know they’re there. I hope… — Gail Honeyman Heart Copy Share Image
“Her home was so...shiny. She was shiny too, her skin, her hair, her shoes, her teeth. I hadn't even realized before; I… — Gail Honeyman Copy Share Image
Eleanor Oliphant isn't me or anyone I know. Of course I've felt loneliness - everybody does - but Eleanor and her experiences… — Gail Honeyman Copy Share Image
“Men like Raymond, pedestrial dullards, would always be distracted by women who looked like her, having neither the wit nor the sophistication… — Gail Honeyman Feminism Copy Share Image
“The gilded confines of the Beauty Hall were not my preferred habitat; like the chicken that had laid the eggs for my… — Gail Honeyman Copy Share Image
“You’ve made me shiny, Laura,” I said. I tried to stop it, but a little tear ran down the side of my… — Gail Honeyman Copy Share Image
“She had tried to steer me towards vertiginous heels again - why are these people so incredibly keen on crippling their female… — Gail Honeyman Copy Share Image
“Did you enjoy yourself?' I asked. 'Mmm,' he said. 'It was fun, wasn't it?' He wasn't using a knife, but held a… — Gail Honeyman Children Copy Share Image
The skill of a gifted actor, their ability to interpret and develop a character and truly bring her or him to life,… — Gail Honeyman Copy Share Image
“I had no idea how to respond, and opted for a smile, which serves me well on most occasions (not if it's… — Gail Honeyman Death Copy Share Image
“If I’m ever unsure as to the correct course of action, I’ll think, “What would a ferret do?” or, “How would a… — Gail Honeyman Copy Share Image
“I'd worked out that social success is often built on pretending just a little. Popular people sometimes have to laugh at things… — Gail Honeyman Comedy Copy Share Image
“Tiny slivers of life--they all added up and helped you to feel that you too could be a fragment, a little piece… — Gail Honeyman Life Copy Share Image
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“In primary school, sports day was the one day of the year when the less academically gifted students could triumph...As if a… — Gail Honeyman Copy Share Image
“I feel sorry for beautiful people. Beauty, from the moment you possess it, is already slipping away, ephemeral. That must be difficult.” — Gail Honeyman Beautiful people Copy Share Image
“How brave are you prepared to be, Eleanor?” Laura asked. This was the correct question. I am brave. I am brave, courageous,… — Gail Honeyman Courage Copy Share Image
“...you're a bit bonkers-but in a good way. You make me laugh...you don't give a ____ about any of the stupid stuff...you… — Gail Honeyman Bonkers Copy Share Image
“I finally managed to open the door, but couldn’t raise my head, didn’t have the strength to look up. At least the… — Gail Honeyman Open Door Copy Share Image
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