30 December 2005
“In our family we serve tea when a situation is slightly uncomfortable, and since I feel self-conscious almost all the time, I serve a lot of it. That beverage has the virtue of helping me steady my nerves.”
Isabelle Allende Portrait in Sepia


December 30th, 2005 at 3:26 pm
Jem…I can’t tell you how much you inspire me but its lots!
December 30th, 2005 at 6:25 pm
Actually, Jo told me that quote yesterday when we were sitting in that cafe in Darlinghurst. So maybe it’s her who inspires you!
But thanks. That’s a lovely thing to say.