Youve simply got to go on and on with your family and friends and tell them how much you love them because you never know whether theyll be there tomorrow, do you?

Although it is the biggest time-waster in office life, you must never underrate the importance of the memo. You will be judged by the volume of your paper work.

I love the long grass coming up to meet the willows.

The male - I have found - is a domestic animal which, if treated with firmness and kindness, can be trained to do most things.

in a village you can't sack or fight with someone, as you'll find yourself stuck beside them in the hairdresser's next morning.

I have a theory that the secret of marital happiness is simple: drink in different pubs to your other half.

I was so flattered that someone wanted me to write a book, I said I would. It was published in 1969.