“The aristocrat, when he wants to, has very good manners. The Scottish upper classes, in particular, have that shell-shocked look that probably comes from banging their heads on low beams leaping to their feet whenever a woman comes into the room. Aristocrats are also deeply male chauvinist, and ... on the whole they tend to be reactionary.” WantLooksWholeRoomsClassFeetParticularLowsMalesVery GoodMannersGood ManShellsShockedBeamScottishReactionariesGood MannersBangingUpper ClassMale Chauvinist Author:Jilly Cooper
“Meetings ... are rather like cocktail parties. You don't want to go, but you're cross not to be asked.” WantPartyCrossesMeetingsCocktailsCocktail Parties Author:Jilly Cooper
“I live at home and, if I want to start work at 11 o'clock, I can.” IfsWantI CanHomeClock Author:Jilly Cooper
