The funny thing in France is that writers are not allowed to retire, because the French government say you are still earning money from books you wrote 20 years ago. (Peter Mayle)

The funny thing in France is that writers are not allowed to retire, because the French government say you are still earning money from books you wrote 20 years ago.

Peter Mayle

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