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
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
I am a very independent person, and I, you know, I maintain that independence, but, you know, certain things - I mean,… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
The DSS offices are not given enough funding, their staff are poorly paid and are driven to distraction by the amount of… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
Being poor with three small children is terrifying. You can't make any plans. You know you're not going on holiday, ever. There's… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
We had library books in our house, but not our own. So you had 14 days to read them. There would be… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
I do think that books, good books, free you. They make you feel a citizen of the world and things like class,… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
I don't like to be noticed. The older I've got, the more reclusive I've become. I've got late-onset shyness. People are lovely.… — Sue Townsend Copy Share Image
I could have been a better mother. My children assure me it was fine. But when you are running to catch the… — 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
