539 Quotes by Sophie Kinsella

I adore all Agatha Christie's books and turn to them whenever I'm ill or need cheering up.

I am not a label snob and have learned that the thrill of shopping can be just as great, if not more so, when you find a bargain.

I had gone to Oxford to read music. I had done music all my life, but when I got to college I didn't want to do it anymore.

I had no plans to be a writer. My teenaged bid for stardom was to be a pop star... which, ahem, didn't exactly work out.

I'd probably still be a financial journalist now if it weren't for writing novels. Mmm. Fun! I'm much happier writing novels!

My own life has been doubly disconnected, as I've written books under two different names. As an author, your name almost becomes a brand; readers know what to expect.

To some extent, all authors are a little schizophrenic. We lead most of our lives in solitary confinement, living and breathing the books that we're writing.

We all fail to appreciate each day just how much we already possess. Light, air, freedom, the companionship of friends.

There is something exciting about saving up for a special treat. Bring back the piggy bank!