I rent a Jacobean-fronted hunting lodge in Hampshire from the National Trust and like to go there as much as possible. I've grown to love it so much, especially when writing my memoirs there at weekends.
People think that buying something for their home which is up-to-date is chic, but often it's a cliche. I call people who simply give clients the current 'thing' stylists not decorators.
I'm hopeless at telling lies. I can attempt strategic ones in order not to hurt people's feelings, but then I'll blow it 10 minutes later.
I don't really do a big Saturday supper. I prefer entertaining in the daytime.
Sunday afternoon is for papers and writing.
It's rude to not try and look up-to-date. Is rude the right word? Yes! It's rude - rude to other people.
