Elena

“Things were going to happen to me last night that I did not like—and I stopped them. I have never prevented my own doom before. I have never stood in the path of certain unhappiness and told myself—lovingly, like a mother to myself—“No! This unhappiness will not suit you! Turn around and go another way!”
― Caitlin Moran, How to Build a Girl

“I have never prevented my own doom before. I have never stood in the path of certain unhappiness and told myself—lovingly, like a mother to myself—“No! This unhappiness will not suit you! Turn around and go another way!”
― Caitlin Moran, How to Build a Girl

“But surely they will know underneath it all I’m a good and noble person, in love with the world? Surely you get a sense of that, underneath what I’m actually saying? People must be able to smell that, underneath all the harsh words, I’m someone who still wants to own a sausage dog, and cries about Nelson Mandela.”
― Caitlin Moran, How to Build a Girl

“Cynicism is, ultimately, fear. Cynicism makes contact with your skin, and a thick black carapace begins to grow—like insect armor. This armor will protect your heart, from disappointment—but it leaves you almost unable to walk. You cannot dance in this armor. Cynicism keeps you pinned to the spot, in the same posture, forever.”
― Caitlin Moran, How to Build a Girl