The Whole Art Of Life

I Think You've Got To Play The Hand That You're Dealt And Stop Wishing For Another Hand.

I Was The Big, Bossy Older Sister, Full Of Enthusiasms, Mad Fantasies, Desperate Urges To Be Famous, And Anxious To Be A Saint - A Settled Sort Of Saint, Not One Who Might Have To Suffer Or Die For Her Faith.

I Don't Have Ugly Ducklings Turning Into Swans In My Stories. I Have Ugly Ducklings Turning Into Confident Ducks.

I Had A Very Happy Childhood, Which Is Unsuitable If You're Going To Be An Irish Writer.

All I Ever Wanted To Do Is To Write Stories That People Will Enjoy And Feel At Home With.