"I shall be eternally grateful to Jane Austen because I stole her plot for Bridget Jones’ Diary and learned most of what I know about writing by trying to imitate her. Her voice is so strong, and funny, and perceptive." - Helen Fielding "Jane Austen did what she wanted to do. She has shown me that through her characters and her way of living. She makes me feel like I can always do what I want to do." - Candice Carty-Williams "She is telling young women, 'I see you, and I hear you', which is so m