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Maeve Binchy Quotes

I don't have ugly ducklings turning into swans in my stories. I have ugly ducklings turn into confident ducks.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: irish
Birth: May 28, 1939 - June 30, 2012

Topics

Ugly Confident Turn Stories Ducks

I'm like a sponge: I like to listen.

Maureen Chiquet

Listen Like Sponge

I've always been really dark, and drawn to darker humor. Nothing has been forced, and I don't say anything for shock value.

Humor Value Dark Say Nothing Always

I can stitch a song together in about an hour anytime you want, but it won't have the depth.

Together Song You I Can Want Depth

My great grandparents are Scottish, and I have this very tenuous connection which I try and bump up whenever I can, because I'd much rather be Scottish than English.

Great Connection I Can Grandparents

Since Michael died I think I've worked constantly. Friends and colleagues are very sustaining. They're the people who get you through it... It's no good to be on your own.

Good People Colleagues Think Friends

I met Michael Jordan on a golf course! I don't even know what to say. I'm still freaked out that I met him.

Golf Know Say Him Out Still

The world is shrinking, and everyone is majorly interested in Indian films now.

World Now Everyone Interested Indian

Basically he never went to work and didn't have a job. Of course I thought he did. I thought he was on the phone doing business deals instead of borrowing money from people.

Christie Brinkley

Work Business Money Job People

I have a very heavy-footed walk; I always have.

Christy Turlington

Walk Always Very

Basketball is big stuff in New York. If you're good in it, everybody respects you. Nobody would want to ruin your shooting eye or your shooting arm.

Good New York Basketball Eye You

I always try and make the strongest ginger tea with manuka honey to keep my voice in shape.

Tea Voice Honey Try Always Shape

I caught the U.S. Open a couple of times, but, man, I would love to catch Wimbledon and watch Nadal - he is the king of all kings.

Love Man King Kings Open Watch

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