Quotes from Joan Jonker

They call them the bad old days, and in a way they were. But at least they taught us the value of money, and it was something yer had to work for. These days, the youngsters seem to get everything they want. And what gets me is, they believe they're entitled to it!

the while there were smiles on the two faces that told of their pleasure in dancing and their happiness at being together. Jill watched, wide-eyed. 'They are absolutely brilliant! Oh, how I wish me mam and dad could see them, they'd be so proud.' 'Well they

two back doors close to each

Poverty doesn't make anyone an inferior being.

ago that yer were going to buy the biggest hat in Liverpool

It just shows what strange things life throws at yer. It doesn't do to fall out with someone and say yer'll never speak to them again as long as yer live, because yer never know whether some day yer'll have to eat your words.

It's only when ye're older that yer look back and think how stupid it was to be wishing yer life away.' Molly

Growing old is something no one can change. It happens to everyone, rich or poor. All the money in the world can't keep yer young. But it's the way yer grow old that makes the difference. Some people give up the ghost in their fifties and sixties, while others grow old gracefully. And

And Mike's promised to come.' Doreen