In the early days, it was, you know, I used to weep while I was writing. I used to grab at any… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
My second husband encouraged me to go to a writing group at our local theatre. It was my 'coming out of the… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
I asked Mr. Vann which O levels you need to write situation comedy for television. Mr. Vann said that you don't need… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
“Mrs. Ball has got a daughter who is a writer. I asked her how her daughter qualified to be one. Mrs. Ball… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
I never imagined when I began writing in the early 1960s I'd become professional and my life would be transformed. — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
I think it's essential for comic writers to have a hate figure, a despot, a regime to react against, and I think… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
When all my kids were at home, I used to write from midnight onwards. — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
I always write back to people who are kind enough to write to me. Actually, I don't write - I recline on… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
I always wanted to be Jo in 'Little Women.' She's a bit reckless and feckless, always getting into trouble like me. But I'm probably… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
“Sex with the gorilla went on a bit, but once he'd stumbled over my clitoris we both had good times.” — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
Yes, I hate it when people call me a 'national treasure'. It takes away your bite and makes you feel like a harmless old… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
“Personally, nothing would surprise me any more. If my father announced that he was really a Russian agent or my mother ran away with… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
“Pauline: "All under-fives are mad Adrian, you used to talk to the moon. You invited it to your birthday party and cried when it… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
“Had a note from Mr Cherry asking me when I can resume my paper round. I sent a note back to say that due… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
'The Gambler' by Dostoevsky. It was the first time I realised that it was possible to have good and evil in one person. It… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
People down on their luck deserve the best: beautiful surroundings and well-paid professional staff to help them out of their difficulties. Why not train… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
Most social problems could be helped or prevented if people had more money and practical advice. — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
I take life very seriously. I can laugh at it, because what else can you do? But it's a hard daily battle. — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
Yes - I am usually overweight. I have had to be interested in diet because of being diabetic for 30 years and having kidney failure. — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
