Katy Birchall > Quotes

“...now he's written himself off the page, which means you have some options. You can wait to see if he pops up later, letting the paragraph waffle on with nothing much happening until he does OR you can embark on the next adventure, ready to greet new characters that enter, experience a change of scenery.”
― Katy Birchall, The Wedding Season

“fame”
― Katy Birchall, Team Awkward

“It’s never easy to admit something you’re ashamed of to someone you love”
― Katy Birchall, The Secret Bridesmaid

“I don’t need a date. Last time I went to a dance I didn’t have a date and I was totally fine. I just danced with a balloon.”
― Katy Birchall, The It-Girl

“Wait. I replaced a guy in a chicken suit who sang songs from Broadway shows? THAT’S WHO I REPLACED IN YOUR LIFE?”
― Katy Birchall, The It-Girl

“A hearty laugh is for farmers in the West Country.”
― Katy Birchall, The It Girl: Superstar Geek

“Yes, it was fascinating to hear all about the local rumours that the spirit of a cockerel roams the hills at night, waking everyone up,’ I say sarcastically. ‘It sounds to me like it is, in fact, an actual cockerel, alive and well, and the owner of said cockerel doesn’t want to own up to having a bird that keeps the village awake all night.”
― Katy Birchall, The Secret Bridesmaid

“Important Bridesmaids notes: Harrison only allowed one beer before the service and one whisky for courage before the speech. When drunk has a tendency to a)Ramble b)Do the robot dance c) Take off his shoes and swing them around his head by the laces. Michelle only allowed one glass of champagne before the service and one gin and tonic for courage before her speech a) Slur b) burst into a spontaneous rap c) Prank call her boss pretending to be Kermit the Frog”
― Katy Birchall, The Secret Bridesmaid

“You’re making me nervous with all these weird stories from your past.”
― Katy Birchall, The It-Girl

“Firstly, one must look fabulous. Boys do not”
― Katy Birchall, The It Girl: Superstar Geek

“Little Emma. She is beautiful" he remarked admiring her.
"yes", Emma replied gently. "There. At least we agree on _something_".
Mr Knightley lifted his eyes to meet hers and she could see that his expression bore no ill will, but instead was teasing.
"I have missed our disagreements." he said.
"I am not surprised that _you_ have missed them", Emma sighed, her spirits, 'as they always arise from me showhow being in the wrong.'
'Naturally', he agreed, 'but then I am older than you. It makes sense that I am wiser and have the advantage of experience.'
'Perhaps that was so when I was young, but I am now twenty-one and catching up with you in knowledge.'
'Is that so?' Mr Knightley looked back to the baby. 'Liitle Emma, tell your aunt that she is still to learn to stop brining up old arguments when the tempers have passed.'
'Little Emma is far more intelligent that I am and knows better than to listen to you,' Emma said, making him chuckle. 'Mr Knightley, I will leave it alone but let me say that, though we argued, we both had good intentions for our friends. I hope Mr Martin was not too disappointed.'
'No man could have been more so.'
'I am very sorry for him.' she said, before moving baby Emma slightly so she could hold out her hand. 'Shake hands with me, dear friend, and let us forget and move on.'

Mr Knightley took her hand and kissed lightly. 'Very well.”
― Katy Birchall, Jane Austen's Emma

“I will read and draw, and have a wonderful time with all my dear nephews and nieces" Emma smiled, thinking on them. "Isabella dn John's children are all I will need to keep me happy. A niece can dote on me as I grow old.”
― Katy Birchall, Jane Austen's Emma

“I wish I could go back, wrap my arms around that woman I was then and protect her,”
― Katy Birchall, The Last Word

“Um. Yeah. Sure. I’m sure you guys are like best friends.”
― Katy Birchall, The It Girl: Superstar Geek

“Dad’s out on a date so Dog and I are passing the time by YouTube-ing scenes from The Lion King. The reason I can’t pick up the phone is because I attempted to lift Dog up as though he was Simba on Pride Rock during that ‘Circle Of Life’ song. Anyway, I couldn’t do it and he fell back onto me, landing on my arm, which now really hurts and I think I twisted my ankle so I’m staying put on the sofa.
I think he’s put on a few pounds.”
― Katy Birchall, The It-Girl

“Am I to believe that in your spirit of matchmaking, you have been settling that I should marry Miss Fairfax?'
'No!' Emma blurted out, before checking herself. 'Certainly not. You could not come and sit with us in this comfortable way if you were married.'

'Good, then.' he replied. 'She is too reserved. I like an open temper.'
'I quite agree'.”
― Katy Birchall, Jane Austen's Emma