I've been very lucky in everything, really - in my career and in finding someone to share my life with, and in not dying. Alan Bennett careerdiefind 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 always feel over-appreciated but underestimated. Alan Bennett appreciatefeelunderestimate Change image and share on social
Definition of a classic: a book everyone is assumed to have read and often thinks they have. Alan Bennett assumebookclassic Change image and share on social
I'm all in favour of free expression provided it's kept rigidly under control. Alan Bennett controlexpressionfavour Change image and share on social
Feeling I'd scarcely arrived at a style, I now find I'm near the end of it. I'm not quite sure what Late Style means except that it's some sort of licence, a permit for ageing practitioners to kick their heels up. Alan Bennett agearriveend 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
The bits I most remember about my school days are those that took place outside the classroom, as we were taken on countless theatre visits and trips to places of interest. Alan Bennett bitclassroomcountless 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 do not long for the world as it was when I was a child. I do not long for the person I was in that world. I do not want to be the person I am now in that world then. None of the forms nostalgia can take fits. I found childhood boring. I was glad it was over. Alan Bennett borechildchildhood share on social
