The older one becomes the quicker the present fades into sepia and the past looms up in glorious technicolour

Emotions weren't like washing. There was no call to peg them out for all the world to view.

no one had experiences any more, only traumas.

When passion is mutual, there is always the danger of the fire burning to ashes.

I am of the firm belief that everybody could write books and I never understand why they don't. After all, everybody speaks. Once the grammar has been learnt it is simply talking on paper and in time learning what not to say.

The vital accessories to my work are my reference books, such as the complete Shakespeare and a prayer book, and a large refuse bin.

Being constantly with children was like wearing a pair of shoes that were expensive and too small. She couldn't bear to throw them out, but they gave her blisters.