Sainthood is acceptable only in saints.
Pamela Hansford Johnson Quotes
Be fond of the man who jests at his scars, if you like; but never believe he is being on the level with you.
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| Birth: | 29th May, 1912 |
| Death: | 18th June, 1981 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Critic, Novelist, Playwriter, Poet |
About
Pamela Hansford Johnson was born in London. Her mother, Amy Clotilda Howson, was a singer and actress, from a theatrical family. Her mother's father, C E Howson, worked for the London Lyceum Company, as Sir Henry Irving's Treasurer. Her father, Reginald Kenneth Johnson, was a colonial civil servant who spent much of his life working in Nigeria. Her father died when she was 11 years old, leaving debts. Her mother earned a living as a typist. Until Pamela was 22, the family lived at 53 Battersea Rise, Clapham, South London.
