I think a young womans relationship with her father is really important. – Candace Bushnell
I know Im not a wordsmith. And I dont write poetry. Sometimes I think I should, because its really helpful. But I always wanted to write novels. – Candace Bushnell
Even as a kid, I never liked breakfast. I just dont like to eat then. I like to get up and work. I think sticking a whole bunch of carbohydrates in your stomach in the morning is probably the worst way to begin the day. – Candace Bushnell
Like it or not, in the end, its ones body. Its literally what carries you through life. Theres a reason for the saying, If you have your health, you have everything, and its true. Old age, disease – these are the great equalizers. – Candace Bushnell
Well in the book Carrie was my alter ego. In real life, Sarah Jessica and I dont look anything alike. But people do say that we sound alike. Sarah Jessica is an adorable girl and she is very funny. – Candace Bushnell
You dont have to do everything by the time youre 30. Or 40. All you need is a work ethic. Its what allows you to push through moments of disappointment and self-doubt and fear. – Candace Bushnell
The key to life is your attitude. Whether youre single or married or have kids or dont have kids, its how you look at your life, what you make of it. Its about making the best of your life wherever you are in life. – Candace Bushnell
Women with money and women in power are two uncomfortable ideas in our society. – Candace Bushnell
My parents had a great marriage. Interestingly, it made it harder for me in relationships because I knew what a good relationship looked like. – Candace Bushnell
You need characters who want things. They want love, they want recognition, they want happiness. – Candace Bushnell
The women I know who have children and have careers, they seem to be very happy. They love their children and they love their jobs. But happiness comes out of being willing to do your work in your twenties to find out who you are, what you love. – Candace Bushnell
