To be most effective, flattery is always best applied with a trowel.

My grandmother flew only once in her life, and that was the day she and her new husband ascended into the skies of Victorian London in the wicker basket of a hot-air balloon. They were soon to emigrate to Canada, and the aerial ride was meant to be a last view of their beloved England.

Although it is pleasant to think about poison at any season, there is something special about Christmas, and I found myself grinning.

As I stood outside in Cow Lane, it occurred to me that Heaven must be a place where the library is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. No ... eight days a week.

During a long career in TV broadcasting, I spent a lot of time contributing to other people's creations.

To be most effective, flattery is always best applied with a trowel.

I was learning that among friends, a smile can be better than a belly laugh.