So, twice a week, I go to a beauty salon and have my hair blown dry. It’s cheaper by far than psychoanalysis, and much more uplifting.

I'm not one of those people who think you should go grey and that there is some virtue in looking wrinkly if you don't feel like it. If you do, great. If you don't, just my only caution is watch out. There are a huge number of wrinkle creams that do nothing for you.

If your husband is cheating on you with a carhop, get Meryl Streep to play you. You'll feel much better.

Getting older means you don't have to shave your legs anymore.

When your children are teenagers, it's important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you.

Why do people write books that say it's better to be older than to be younger? It's not better. Even if you have all your marbles, you're constantly reaching for the name of the person you met the day before yesterday.

The empty nest is underrated.