Lynn Coady

When you're not sure your anger is justified, the thing to do is ask yourself exactly where it's coming from.

No one expects the doormat to stand upright, shake itself off, and amble down the street to seek its own happiness.

You can catch a scent in the wind - an idea, or a concept - and follow it. You can delve into your subconscious and see what happens, in a way you just can't when you're writing a novel.

The biggest thing politically within fashion is that the clothing should be displayed on different body shapes.

Praise out of season, or tactlessly bestowed, can freeze the heart as much as blame.

To hear the appreciation, the screams - that's what any of us need. We're at our best when we're wanted.