John Betjeman Quotes

Phone for the fish-knives, Norman, / As Cook is a little unnerved; / You kiddies have crumpled the serviettes / And I must have things daintily served.

- John Betjeman

Tags

Phone | Fish | Knives | Norman | Cook |

comments powered by Disqus

Random

Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows. - John Betjeman

Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold. - John Betjeman

People's backyards are much more interesting than their front gardens, and houses that back on to railways are public benefactors. - John Betjeman