I learned everything I know about plot from Dame Agatha (Christie).

It was about a girl who helps an ugly old woman who turns out to be a good fairy in disguise. Inner values versus shallow appearances.

Cats, as you know, are quite impervious to threats.

And kissed her for a hundred and sixty-nine years.

People will buy anything at jumble sales,' I said. 'At the Evacuated Children Charity Fair a woman bought a tree branch that had fallen on the table.

I have never written anything in one draft, not even a grocery list, although I have heard from friends that this is actually possible.

It is not an easy thing to put on a wet sock.