The Oldie

My crazy days

I have spent periods of my life going dotty.

I also taught full-time until retirement and have had five books published by reputable houses – which I like to offset against my sojourns in the bin.

One of those spells was in January 2006. I was one of the elect – I did not have to wear a striped dressing gown, unlike Joan, the hoyden who was approaching me.

‘You don’t mind me

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