The only thing a whirlwind courtship does is blow dust in everyone's eyes.

People who can write a book usually do.

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.

Never drink black coffee at lunch; it will keep you awake all afternoon.

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.

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

I'm not wild about holidays. They always seem a ludicrously expensive way of proving there's no place like home.