Writers were a strange sort; I knew that much from the newspapers. — Chris Priestley Newspapers Copy Share Image
“But she was no guardian angel. She was not trying to help me at all. She had been trying to claim me… — Chris Priestley Guardian angel Copy Share Image
“She had the the most extraordinary capacity for falling asleep at a moments notice. Any kind of pause in the routine was… — Chris Priestley Falling asleep Copy Share Image
After all, it was only a story,' I said, determined to prove her wrong. 'All manner of terrible things may happen in… — Chris Priestley Caught Copy Share Image
From the plough to paper, from the wheel to house, from tool handles to sailing ships. Man would have been nothing without… — Chris Priestley Handle Copy Share Image
Just because something is told as a story and that story is part legend or myth, or feat of imagination, does not… — Chris Priestley Doe Copy Share Image
“In my confused state I wondered if I had not died and gone to hell. And if this was the case, I… — Chris Priestley Life Copy Share Image
“Does something amuse you?' asked Uncle Montague. 'I was merely reminding myself, Uncle, that I am getting too old to be so… — Chris Priestley Fear Copy Share Image
“I stood a little self-consciously. I was of an age when I was still unsure of myself in such formal matters as… — Chris Priestley Copy Share Image
“it strikes me that the whole world runs on theft of one kind or another.” — Chris Priestley English literature Copy Share Image
“Give me a funeral over a wedding any day,.' said Uncle Montague with a sigh. 'The conversation is almost always superior.” — Chris Priestley Communication Copy Share Image
