I've never been drawn to the feminist movement. I was brought up to believe that men had little to do with the home or children - except to bring in the money.

I've never been drawn to the feminist movement. I was brought up to believe that men had little to do with the home or children - except to bring in the money.

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

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

Once the grammar has been learned, writing is simply talking on paper and in time learning what not to say.

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.

nothing is so sad as the injustices of old age.