Kirsty Eagar said this quote

You cant rely on anybody being around for you, because things change.

~ Kirsty Eagar

People save their strong opinions for women. Why don’t they look at men? If I have to read another book or see another movie about a woman being courageous, I’ll throw up. Where are the books and movies about the men who do this stuff? But no, it’s always about the women. They not only have to get through it, they’re supposed to stand up, become a symbol, allow their whole lives to become derailed and defined by it. What if you don’t want to? People bang on about women having the right to make choices—well, they need to realise women have the right to choose in these matters, too.

~ Kirsty Eagar

Am I worried about the future? I don't know. When I think of the word it's like seeing a cavity, a space where a tooth used to be.

~ Kirsty Eagar

Oooh, intrigue?' Sylvie said playfully. 'Want to know a secret? I am someone else. Nobody knows the real me.' Jess opened the door, sick of being toyed with, wanting to get away. Her voice was flat. 'You're a girl. It's the same for all of us.

~ Kirsty Eagar