Sue Townsend Quotes

United Kingdom, Writer
April 2, 1946 – April, 10, 2014.

Susan Lillian Townsend, FRSL (née Johnstone), was an English writer and humorist whose work encompasses novels, plays and works of journalism. She was best known for creating the character Adrian Mole.

I'm spectacularly disorganised. I wrote my latest book in seven different notebooks scattered throughout my house.

Sue Townsend
There's only one thing more boring than listening to other people's dreams, and that's listening to their problems.

Sue Townsend

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
- Hate
- Treasure
- Call
Live with all of your senses.

Sue Townsend
- Live
- Senses
I took my sight and mobility for granted.

Sue Townsend
- Sight
- Granted
- Mobility
I prefer to keep my secrets to myself, to the grave... and beyond!

Sue Townsend
- Myself
- Keep
- Secrets
Most social problems could be helped or prevented if people had more money and practical advice.

Sue Townsend
- Money
- Advice
- Problems
I don't know why women are so mad about flowers. Personally, they leave me cold. I prefer trees.

Sue Townsend
- Women
- Mad
- Trees

I never imagined when I began writing in the early 1960s I'd become professional and my life would be transformed.

Sue Townsend
- Life
- Writing
- Transformed
Love is the only thing that keeps me sane.

Sue Townsend
- Love
- Sane
- Keeps