Sue Townsend
Sue Townsend
Susan Lillian "Sue" Townsend, FRSLwas an English writer and humorist whose work encompasses novels, plays and works of journalism. She was best known for creating the character Adrian Mole...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth2 April 1946
responsibility hotel
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.
notebook house different
I'm spectacularly disorganised. I wrote my latest book in seven different notebooks scattered throughout my house.
hate people treasure
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.
people advice problem
Most social problems could be helped or prevented if people had more money and practical advice.
flower mad tree
I don't know why women are so mad about flowers. Personally, they leave me cold. I prefer trees.
lying book promise
Will you lie to me and promise to read them? Books need to be read. The pages need to be turned.
father careers boring
I have decided to be a poet. My father said there isn't a suitable career structure for poets and no pensions and other boring things, but I am quite decided.
hands giving way
Sometimes I rant, in a comical way, about how the gods give with one hand and take with the other.