Mariella Frostrup Quotes & Sayings (Page 8)

“There are more than enough people with serious mental issues who really do need professional help without all the other Toms, Dicks and Harriets rushing to the therapist's couch.”

“There are two ways of approaching your time on this planet: one is to sit around waiting for something to happen that will make sense of your existence, and the other is to get out there and find purpose for yourself.”

“Translating any insights I have for strangers' lives into positive action in my own has proved a challenge. While I've learned a lot about what everyone else is thinking, I fail miserably to use such knowledge in my private relationships.”

“I was raised a socialist by two very socialist parents, and I still feel very animated about socialist principles.”

“I'm a control freak. And more so now that I have children.”

“As we mature, there are people with whom we run out of steam, but there are also those with whom a little straight talking would prove rewarding.”

“Coming from a broken home, I wanted to be as sure as I could be that my kids would have two parents who will stay together and bring them up.”

“Finding extracurricular activities with your husband that are unrelated to children, family and work is a priority.”

“Fridays are always movie night at our flat in Kensington, West London.”

“I couldn't choose a favourite author, but two contemporary writers who have never disappointed me are Tim Winton and Alice Munro.”