“Largely this is a class thing - writers tend to be cosseted little middle-class kiddies who think that the world owes them a royalty cheque. But just doing it - being in your room for years on end, locked in your head, alone with invented ghosts - it weakens and softens the body. And I know I can't just live in my head.” ThinkingKnowsWorldYearsLittlesI CanEndsBodyRoomsClassMiddleGhostMiddle ClassLockedRoyaltyJust LiveYour RoomCheques Author:Tony Parsons
“I've been visiting Thailand for more than 20 years but didn't fall in love with it until I visited Phuket Town in Phuket. The northern part of Phuket is one of the most fascinating places I've ever been, and largely unspoilt and unknown.” YearsFallTownsFalling In LoveFascinatingVisitingThailand Author:Tony Parsons
“My parents have been dead for many years, and when your folks are gone there is nobody standing between you and eternity.” YearsHas BeensParentGoneStandingEternityFolks Author:Tony Parsons
“My teenage years were spent trying to look like Rod Stewart - I ended up looking like Dave Hill from Slade.” TryingYearsLooksHillsTeenageDaveTeenage Years Author:Tony Parsons