The Lady in the Van
Alan Bennett, 26 October 1989
“... not all old ladies perhaps.’ February 1975 Miss S. rings and when I open the door she makes a bee-line for the kitchen stairs. ‘I’d like to see you. I’ve called several times. I wonder whether I can use the toilet first.’ I say I think this is pushing it a bit. ‘I’m not pushing it at all. I just will do the interview better if I can use the ... ”