Pippa Middleton quotes

Pippa Middleton is a British socialite, author, and columnist who gained fame as the younger sister of Catherine, Princess of Wales. Her appearance as maid of honour at the royal wedding in 2011 brought her international attention. She continues to be a prominent figure in British media and is known for her charity work and publications. Here are 14 of her quotes:

As a child, I felt that Hallowe'en was a time when creatures of the night suddenly came to life - we would turn off all the lights in the house and let flickering candlelight conjure up scary shadows and create the effect of imaginary figures lurking in dark corners.

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I have finally perfected my signature. It took hours of practicing I decided early on just to write Pippa, not Middleton.

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As I have found out, recognition has its upside, its downside and – you may say – its backside.

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I remember the noise of the bells ringing at school as the effigy of Guy Fawkes we'd prepared earlier was carried out on a canvas stretcher, hoisted on to the huge bonfire and set alight. Then the revelry would begin. My school friends and I would all have sparklers we passed around, lighting one from another.

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Turkeys are perfect for feeding larger gatherings.

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When hosting a party, move any clutter from the space where you're entertaining.

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I certainly have opportunities many can only dream of - but in most ways I'm a typical girl in her 20s trying to forge a career and represent herself in what can sometimes seem rather strange circumstances. One of the most attractive has been the chance to publish 'Celebrate.'

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I can assure you that it feels even stranger to me than it probably does to you to have seen so much written about me when I have done so little to paint a picture of myself.

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When I was a child, my December weekends were spent making cards, decorating the tree, hanging the wreath and preparing brandy butter and peppermint creams.

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Why not collect and clean chicken wishbones in the run-up to Christmas, spray them silver and use each to pinch together a white hem-stitch napkin?

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My father has developed a tradition of surprising us at some point by appearing in fancy dress. He buys a new costume each year and typically gets carried away. A couple of Christmases ago he appeared in an inflatable sumo outfit. It's endearing, really, and only quite embarrassing.

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Entertaining on any scale can be stressful and daunting.

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