251 Quotes by Marian Keyes

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    … as you know, here at Randolph Media we reward hard work.”Lisa twinkled prettily at the patent lie. Like many companies in the Western world, Randolph Media rewarded hard work with poor pay, increasing workloads, demotions and on-a-second’s redundancies.

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    I did all kinds of reckless things that look great if you're driving a fast car. I pulled away form traffic lights with a roar, leaving the other drivers staring bitterly after me - that was called "burning them up" said Daniel. I drove out in front of other cars - Daniel said that was called "cutting them up" and while we were stuck in a traffic jam, I winked and smiled at attractive men in other cars - Daniel said that was called "acting like a brazen trollop.

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    Hen nights should be banned. You're honour-bound to behave atrociously, then feel terribly ashamed afterwards.(This Charming Man)

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    I am different when my nails are done. I am more dynamic. I gesticulate more, I am better at scaring my staff. I can indicate impatience by drumming on tabletops and I can wrap up a meeting with a few choice clatters.

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    Minsk! How pissed-off that sounded! It was great. You could scare the bejayzus out of someone if you said it right.

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    Mum insists on calling Sat Nav "the Talking Map," like she's a medieval peasant who believes in witchcraft.

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    Nothing sinister. Just getting exercise. Although some might consider that sinister.

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    In an unpredictable and unpleasant world it was both unusual and very pleasant to hear what I wanted to hear.

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    But Lucy, I've no money."I put my face up to his and smiled. He smiled back."Frankly my dear," I beamed, "I don't give a damn."I had always wanted to say that.

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