5 Quotes & Sayings By Honeysuckle Weeks

Honeysuckle Weeks is a self-taught writer and illustrator. She was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her love of writing and creativity grew from an early age. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Wright State University, and has continued to pursue her passion for writing ever since Read more

Growing up in a large family with a father who was an artist and a mother who was a seamstress, inspired Honeysuckle to explore the world of art and design. Her illustrations have been featured in national magazines and publications such as: O Magazine, Jet Magazine, The Huffington Post, and Harper's Bazaar. She is also the author of The Indigo Book (2014), an illustrated children's book that describes the cycles of nature, inspired by nature herself.

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My uncle worked in emergency wards dealing with people who came in with terrible injuries. He talked about the sketch shows they would put on to lighten the atmosphere. You often find this sense of grim humor in hospitals. The injuries people are suffering are ghastly. You have to laugh at something or you'd otherwise cry. Honeysuckle Weeks
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Politics is not a game for naive thinkers. You may go in as an idealist, but you certainly won't come out as one. Honeysuckle Weeks
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When 'Foyle's War' ended in 2010 after seven series, I was sad but not despondent. After all, ITV had already axed the show once in 2007, then brought it back due to public demand. Honeysuckle Weeks
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I'm looking forward to sproglets but, as I'm the main breadwinner, I feel I ought to capitalise on my career for a bit longer. Mother keeps telling me I should go and freeze some eggs. Not terribly romantic, is it? Honeysuckle Weeks