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.

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• Sophie Kinsella:

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

• Sophie Kinsella:

  The way I write is totally instinctive. I just write what I feel or what I find funny - and hope ev

• Sophie Kinsella:

  I love all my characters. I love their weaknesses and flaws. I feel like they're all my best friend

• Sophie Kinsella:

  The great thing about being a novelist is that you organize your own day.

• Sophie Kinsella:

  I can't cook. I don't have the right brain for it, somehow. I can't walk into a room and tidy it up

• Sophie Kinsella:

  I'm an impulse buyer. I don't really go out with a list.

• Sophie Kinsella:

  When I'm on a break from writing, I'll log on to Amazon and eBay. The doorbell is constantly being

• Sophie Kinsella:

  I change my mind so much, I'm better going on my own. Shopping is a selfish activity anyway.

• Rory Kennedy:

  I think there is a lot to be said for the respect that our parents had for children, and for my bro

• Rory Kennedy:

  I'm all for having an empowered first lady who can really use that position to improve conditions,