164 quotes found
Novelist · Irish · 1981
Irish novelist (born 1981)
“SummerThe seasons between spring and autumn, comprising in the Northern Hemispherethe warmest months of the year: June, July and August. The period of finest development, perfection, or beauty prev...”
“AutumnThe season between summer and winter, comprising in the Northern Hemisphereusually the months of September, October and November.A period of maturity.”
“WinterThe season between autumn and spring, comprising in the Northern Hemisphere the coldest months of the year: December, January and February.A period of inactivity or decay.”
“Above Constance's desk were nude photographs of women in 1930s France, draped in provocative poses. She had put them there for Bob's viewing pleasure and in return he had placed African art of nake...”
“FatherMichael:OK we should get on with this; I dont want to be late for my 2 oclock. First I have to ask, is there anyone in here who thinks there is any reason why these two should not be married?...”
“Most of all she loved that when she hugged him her head would rest neatly just below his chin, where she could feel his breath lightly blowing her hair and tickling her head.”
“I also believe that when people are going through difficult situations in life... it causes them to search a lot more. They search life and search their soul. When youre searching, youre suddenly a...”
“There was a magic about the sea. People were drawn to it. People wanted to love by it, swim in it, play in it, look at it. It was a living thing that as as unpredictable as a great stage actor: it ...”
“I learned something important that night. You shouldnt try to stop everything from happening. Sometimes youre supposed to feel awkward. Sometimes youre supposed to be vulnerable in front of people....”
“For the yesterdays and todays, and the tomorrows I can hardly wait for - Thank you.”
“I never grew up thinking the goal in life was to be a millionaire. All the way through college, I had a part-time job. I worked hard to get the things that you need at that age.”
“After having my baby I felt like I'd been introduced to my life, I slowed down, I paid more attention to simple things, I addressed a few issues in my own life, I even got married, I looked at what...”
“Discover your own style. Don't try to repeat what has already been written - have the courage to do your own thing and don't be afraid to do something different.”
“I would love to write a mystery - a romantic, funny mystery.”
“Oh, I talk about things; I drive my husband insane. And I can't tell a lie. Everyone knows. I do this smile thing.”
“Fairy tales are such evil stories for young children. Every time I'm in a mess I expect a long-haired posh-speaking man to come trotting into my life (on a horse of course, literally trotting himse...”
“oh well, is it hurting anyone? Because if its not and youve been given it, Id as soon stop calling it a thing and start referring to it as a gift.”
“I'm a million different things every day of the week.”
“I always pushed myself. Whenever I felt I needed to stop, I made myself run faster.”
“I try to focus, but I can't. I know why I'm here, and then I don't know why I'm here. I understand, then I don't. I think it's fair, and then I don't. I wish I'd never done what I'd done, and then ...”
