Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes childhood dark grow
Too many people in the modern world view poetry as a luxury, not a necessity like petrol. But to me it's the oil of life. John Betjeman lifeluxurymodern Change image and share on social
People's backyards are much more interesting than their front gardens, and houses that back on to railways are public benefactors. John Betjeman backbackyardbenefactor Change image and share on social
Silver and ermine and red faces full of port wine. John Betjeman erminefacefull Change image and share on social
As a writer, I try to do different things, but I'm not going to become a darker artist or turn into Radiohead overnight. I don't think that's my style. Eliza Doolittle artistdarkovernight Change image and share on social
You make your first album, you make some money, and you feel like you still have to show face, like 'I still go to the projects.' I'm like, why? Your job is to inspire people from your neighborhood to get out. You grew up there. What makes you think it's so cool? Jay-Z albumcoolface share on social
I had this wild imagination. I was never me. All my childhood photos, I'm in fancy dress, playing a Russian refuge or Marvelous Mad Madam Mim. Juno Temple childhooddressfancy Change image and share on social