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

People who can write a book usually do.

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

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

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?

A lot of meetings are held to arrange when to have meetings. ... Meetings today are usually called conferences to make them sound more significant.