I always feel over-appreciated but underestimated. Alan Bennett appreciatefeelunderestimate Change image and share on social
We started off trying to set up a small anarchist community, but people wouldn't obey the rules. Alan Bennett anarchistcommunityobey Change image and share on social
I always like to break out and address the audience. In 'The History Boys', for instance, without any ado, the boys will suddenly turn and talk to the audience and then go back into the action. I find it more adventurous doing it in prose than on the stage, but I like being able to make the reader suddenly sit up. Alan Bennett actionaddressado share on social
All knowledge is precious whether or not it serves the slightest human use. Alan Bennett humanknowledgeprecious Change image and share on social
Closing a public library is child abuse, really, because it hinders child development. Alan Bennett abusechildclose Change image and share on social
I'm less genial than people think, but I'm too timid to seem nasty. Alan Bennett genialnastypeople Change image and share on social
I've never seen the point of the sea, except where it meets the land. The shore has a point. The sea has none. Alan Bennett havelandmeet Change image and share on social
Those who have known the famous are publicly debriefed of their memories, knowing as their own dusk falls that they will only be remembered for remembering someone else. Alan Bennett debriefduskfall Change image and share on social
Were we closer to the ground as children, or is the grass emptier now? Alan Bennett childcloseempty Change image and share on social
If you think squash is a competitive activity, try flower arranging. Alan Bennett activityarrangecompetitive Change image and share on social