Sophie Dahl Quotations

In the golden half-light of a midsummer's evening, the sort where any kind of magic can occur, and often does, in the midst of a party held in a wild and rambling garden, stood Pierre, teetering on highly unsuitable heels, surrounded by a symphony of overripe roses.

The problem with life is, we often do things that will ultimately be self-destructive and make us unhappy, yet in that moment it seems like the best idea in the world. You have to be careful of moments - they're tricksy things.

Writing is very different to having your photo taken. You are exposing yourself more, not physically but emotionally.

I don't think I could be a wallflower with a body like this.

She's changed since she's been with him. I just don't want to get involved.