My husband is stricken with dementia, and it's a trick of his condition that events and people from his past are more… — Laurie Graham Copy Share Image
The terror dementia sufferers must feel is unimaginable, but the techniques they use to hide their difficulties - the ducking and diving… — Laurie Graham Comedy Copy Share Image
I was fascinated by the culture clash between England and America in the 1950s. My first memories are of being a girl… — Laurie Graham America Copy Share Image
Childhood doesn't have to be perfect, and children don't have to be beautiful. From a bit of grit may grow a pearl,… — Laurie Graham Beautiful Copy Share Image
Once, every woman owned a small mirrored compact, and it was considered normal - sophisticated even - to flip it open to… — Laurie Graham Copy Share Image
As well as writing novels and doing short-order journalism, I am also the full-time carer of my husband, who has Alzheimer's. Each… — Laurie Graham Copy Share Image
As one ages, eventually, no matter what regime you've followed, no matter how fiercely you've fought the fight, good health becomes harder… — Laurie Graham Copy Share Image
I think my mother was baffled by me. We were polar opposites. She was shy and retiring. I was over-fond of the… — Laurie Graham Copy Share Image
The word 'carer' makes me think of someone with a nylon overall and a long list of 'clients' to wash before she… — Laurie Graham Copy Share Image
My mother was a fastidious and orderly homemaker. I was the messy but creative type. I picture her following behind me through… — Laurie Graham Copy Share Image
Characters develop as the book progresses, but any that start to bore me end up in the wastepaper basket. In real life,… — Laurie Graham Copy Share Image
My husband is leaving me. No dramas, no slammed doors - well, OK, a few slammed doors - and no suitcase in… — Laurie Graham Copy Share Image
