Marriage to a very rich woman posed problems.
I suppose you can say I became an odd-job man.
I was so keen to get back to sea. I was rattled.
Churchill was the canny political animal, very devious, bursting with energy and determination, learning as hard as he could.
Never feel that a piece of criticism or advice is too much trouble to give, or that it exceeds your province.
My mother said, Don't worry abot what people think now. Think about whether your children and grandchildren will think you've done well.