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.
It is at a time like this, when crisis threatens the stomach, that the French display the most sympathetic side of their nature. Tell them stories of… - Peter Mayle
It is at a time like this, when crisis threatens the stomach, that the French display the most sympathetic side of their nature. Tell them stories of…
- Peter Mayle
No matter what their background, the southern French are fascinated by food. - Peter Mayle
No matter what their background, the southern French are fascinated by food.
The English kill their meat twice: once when they slaughter it and once when they cook it. - Peter Mayle
The English kill their meat twice: once when they slaughter it and once when they cook it.
Prescription for writer’s block: fear of poverty. - Peter Mayle
Prescription for writer’s block: fear of poverty.
There is nothing like a comfortable adventure to put people in a good humor. . . - Peter Mayle
There is nothing like a comfortable adventure to put people in a good humor. . .
Best advice I've ever received: Finish. - Peter Mayle
Best advice I've ever received: Finish.
The day when a Frenchman switches from the formality of vous to the familiarity of tu is a day to be taken seriously. It is an unmistakable signal th… - Peter Mayle
The day when a Frenchman switches from the formality of vous to the familiarity of tu is a day to be taken seriously. It is an unmistakable signal th…
Why not make a daily pleasure out a daily necessity. - Peter Mayle
Why not make a daily pleasure out a daily necessity.
Depending on the inflection, ah bon can express shock, disbelief, indifference, irritation, or joy - a remarkable achievment for two short words. - Peter Mayle
Depending on the inflection, ah bon can express shock, disbelief, indifference, irritation, or joy - a remarkable achievment for two short words.
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