In no way did I allow reality as it was to intrude on reality as I wanted it to be.

- Mark Barrowcliffe

Actually 'bad' doesn't do justice to my handwriting. Neither does 'handwriting.' 'Desecration of paper' about covers it.

- Mark Barrowcliffe

The reason some younger women were willing to go out with my flabby, ageing self was that no one of their own age would put up with them for more tha…

- Mark Barrowcliffe