I seem to be able to get depressed quite easily without any reason. Sue Townsend depresseasilyreason Change image and share on social
Yes, I hate it when people call me a 'national treasure'. It takes away your bite and makes you feel like a harmless old golden Labrador. Sue Townsend bitecallfeel Change image and share on social
My dark secrets are life threatening. Pockets of unhappiness set in aspic that build and build. I have this primitive feeling that if something good happens, it is going to be followed by something bad. There is always a price to pay. Sue Townsend aspicbadbuild share on social
I do think that books, good books, free you. They make you feel a citizen of the world and things like class, sex and age don't matter. They're the greatest leveler. Sue Townsend agebookcitizen Change image and share on social
I'd love a day devoid of responsibilities. I've often thought about going to a hotel just to have a day away from everything. Sue Townsend daydevoidhave Change image and share on social
Most social problems could be helped or prevented if people had more money and practical advice. Sue Townsend advicehelpmoney Change image and share on social
I became an insomniac, really, hardly slept at all, didn't even try to. And it's carried on. I hate to say I only need as much sleep as Mrs. Thatcher, but I can cope really well on five hours. Sue Townsend carrycopehate Change image and share on social
Every time I start a new piece of work, I spend a long while under the duvet thinking I can't do it. Sue Townsend duvetlongpiece Change image and share on social
My second husband encouraged me to go to a writing group at our local theatre. It was my 'coming out of the closet' moment. Sue Townsend closetcomeencourage Change image and share on social
