When we press the thorn to our chest we know, we understand, and still we do it.

Yet there's something ominous about turning sixty-five. Suddenly old age is not a phenomenon which will occur; it has occurred.

Oh, that feels good! I don't know who invented ties and then insisted a man was only properly dressed when he wore one, but if I ever meet him, I'll strangle him with his own invention

My books and other works are my legacy, and it's a great comfort to know that mine is a legacy of pleasure for other people.

There are no ambitions noble enough to justify breaking someone's heart.

There is no doubt that it is more difficult to read and more difficult to write but I still manage.

My husband says it is very good that I have very tiny feet, because they're easier to get in my mouth.