Well, I woke up one morning around Christmas, went as far as the shops, and when I got to the corner I felt this violent pain in me left leg. I mentioned it to my daughter and she took me instantly to the hospital. It turned out it was vasculitis. In other words, you can have your leg off.

Women are programmed to love completely, and men are programmed to spread it around. We are fools to think it's any different.

It is the generation of the unemphatic. Steal, kill, lie, fornicate, but beware of indulging with conviction.

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

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

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.

The prize I value most was given to me 60 years ago. I was named the girl with the cleanest fingernails.