Every time I start a new piece of work, I spend a long while under the duvet thinking I can't do it.

Love is the only thing that keeps me sane.

Most social problems could be helped or prevented if people had more money and practical advice.

I have decided to be a poet. My father said there isn't a suitable career structure for poets and no pensions and other boring things, but I am quite decided.

Now I know I am an intellectual. I saw Malcolm Muggeridge on the television last night, and I understood nearly every word. It all adds up. A bad home, poor diet, not liking punk. I think I will join the library and see what happens.

I think we take it for granted that if you are with your husband after 30 years, then he is the love of your life.

I am surrounded by counselors. My sister is a counselor. My daughter is training to be a counselor. A lot of my friends are counselors.