The funny thing in France is that writers are not allowed to retire, because the French government say you are still earning money from books you wrote 20 years ago. Peter Mayle agoallowbook Change image and share on social
You don't like it when a French housewife gets mad at you. If she gets steam behind her, she is an unstoppable creature. Peter Mayle creaturefrenchhousewife Change image and share on social
I have a very set routine. I work six days a week, but only half days. I work from 9 in the morning till 1 in the afternoon, without any interruptions, a fair slug. Peter Mayle afternoondayfair Change image and share on social
I left school at 16 and skipped university to work, initially as a waiter. I think I missed out on what would have been great years. Peter Mayle greatinitiallyleave Change image and share on social
I have a robust sense of humour which helps me deal with problems. Peter Mayle dealhelphumour Change image and share on social
I don't have a boss. Well, I have a boss: the public. If the public doesn't buy my books, I would be out of a job. Peter Mayle bookbosbuy Change image and share on social
I am a great believer in people taking control of their own lives. Peter Mayle believercontrolgreat Change image and share on social
One must never forget that life is unfair. But sometimes, with a bit of luck, this works in your favour. Peter Mayle bitefavourforget Change image and share on social
There is nothing I like better at the end of a hot summer's day than taking a short walk around the garden. You can smell the heat coming up from the earth to meet the cooler night air. Peter Mayle aircomecool Change image and share on social
I would dearly love to resist the temptation, if you can call it that, to worry. It's boring, it's anti-social, it's unproductive and it's depressing. Peter Mayle antiborecall Change image and share on social