“All my teachers told me that a degree would mean a high paid job. They lied.” — Jennifer Gilby Roberts Teacher Copy Share Image
“Don't you think you're a little old now to be quoting The Chronicles of Narnia ?' I ask, raising an eyebrow at… — Jennifer Gilby Roberts Books Copy Share Image
“about ten incubators plus monitors round a central desk. An incubator is a large, clear plastic box on a stand, with portholes” — Jennifer Gilby Roberts Copy Share Image
“When I was interviewing Beth as a potential flatmate, I asked her about her hobbies. She said she enjoyed cooking for others.… — Jennifer Gilby Roberts Cooking for others Copy Share Image
“Not that I'm the kind of person who would actually inflict emotional pain on another human being out of a selfish, twisted… — Jennifer Gilby Roberts Emotional pain Copy Share Image
“Cynthia sighs, contemplating a fruit and nut bar. 'Chocolate,' she says despairingly. 'Safer than cocaine, easier to get hold of than Prozac.… — Jennifer Gilby Roberts Chocolate Copy Share Image