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Like a lot of people my Mum wrote diaries. After she died we found 30 years worth! I thought they might have the answers to life’s big questions - they didn’t! She wrote simple, mundane, often funny, one liners about her everyday life: January 17th 1998, “The dog crapped all over the carpet!”. Her diaries made me think about other women and how they mange their everyday lives too. This hatched an idea: to interview 100 women and see what would happen. There were many reasons for this; a) I’m very curious, b) am I getting the best out of my life? and c) now Mum was gone, where was I going to get my life wisdom from? I came up with a list of questions loosely based on an ordinary, everyday conversation; How are you? How’s the kids, What’s the weather like today? I began collecting conversations. My discovery; a treasure chest of insight, humour and wise words. It seemed selfish to keep it all to myself so I started to blog and eventually wrote my first book. Collecting Conversations.

I never intended only talking to women so once I’d got my menopause out of the way I turned my focus to men. Lockdown honed me in. 100 men interviewed, three milliion words transcribed and my next book crystallised. ‘Men Talk’ is out now! Below are extracts from 200 interviews with both men and women…

All Ages
  • 20 Somethings
  • 30 Somethings
  • 40 Somethings
  • 50 Somethings
  • 60 Somethings
  • 70 Somethings
  • 80 Somethings
  • 90 Somethings
The People
  • men
  • women
I can't bare to look at myself naked
I can't bare to look at myself naked

Sheila 49 married, he lives abroad because of his job, she lives in London with their three children and works part time in admin.

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40 SomethingsSam BunchAugust 21, 2016womenComment
I’ve asked this question 50 times so far
I’ve asked this question 50 times so far

Sam 45, married three kids, from Lancashire now lives in London. Busy conducting 100 interviews!

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40 SomethingsSam BunchAugust 14, 2016womenComment
Take time to listen, nobody gives time anymore
Take time to listen, nobody gives time anymore

Charlotte 42 Single, from Lancashire, one grown up child, works full time as a waitress, she lives in London.

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40 SomethingsSam BunchAugust 7, 2016womenComment
Midwives are angels
Midwives are angels

Lisa 49 from Surrey, single, she has two kids and works as a Journalist.

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40 SomethingsSam BunchJuly 31, 2016womenComment
I am a big fan of the conventional pint!
I am a big fan of the conventional pint!

Hilary 56, from London, married with two children, Barrister, training be a Judge.

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50 SomethingsSam BunchJuly 27, 2016womenComment
I’m not sure what I was expecting but it wasn't that!
I’m not sure what I was expecting but it wasn't that!

Karina 49, from Belfast, lives in London, married with two kids, works in recruitment.

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40 SomethingsSam BunchJuly 24, 2016womenComment
I’d love articulate eloquence
I’d love articulate eloquence

Steph 42, married, three children. Full time mum and exhausted!

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40 SomethingsSam BunchJuly 20, 2016womenComment
Opinionated, forthright and a bit moody!
Opinionated, forthright and a bit moody!

Jane 47, married with three boys, not working but is looking for a job!

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40 SomethingsSam BunchJuly 17, 2016womenComment
The authority comes with the uniform
The authority comes with the uniform

Angela 49, married with two boys, brought up in Norfolk, she is an A&E nurse in London.

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40 SomethingsSam BunchJuly 13, 2016womenComment
I’m trying to stop resisting what is happening but something is different
I’m trying to stop resisting what is happening but something is different

Linda 51 single, works full time make up artist and part time Naturopath & Iridologist. She has a zest for wisdom and self knowledge.

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50 SomethingsSam BunchJuly 10, 2016womenComment
I remember lying in hospital thinking  - this is brilliant
I remember lying in hospital thinking - this is brilliant

Carly, 42 from London, married, two boys works part time as a hairdresser.

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40 SomethingsSam BunchJuly 6, 2016womenComment
What will happen to the worms, beetles and the hedgehogs?
What will happen to the worms, beetles and the hedgehogs?

Julie 54 from South London, married with two grown up children, she works adhoc as a Bowen Technique practitioner.

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50 SomethingsSam BunchJuly 3, 2016womenComment
If there is anything stopping me, it’s my mind
If there is anything stopping me, it’s my mind

Katherine 42, married with two children. Works for herself as a nutritionist.

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40 SomethingsSam BunchJune 29, 2016womenComment
I’d like someone to take the responsibility.
I’d like someone to take the responsibility.

Sue 51, from London, married with two boys, works in research.

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50 SomethingsSam BunchJune 26, 2016womenComment
I am looking to be fulfilled outside of the family unit
I am looking to be fulfilled outside of the family unit

Suzy 45, married with 3 children. Works part time in recruitment. She’s a wonderful cook, tried and tasted!

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40 SomethingsSam BunchJune 22, 2016womenComment
There is a massive part of me that is an irreverent bitch
There is a massive part of me that is an irreverent bitch

Sasha 45, from London, separated, she has two boys and teaches yoga.

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40 SomethingsSam BunchJune 19, 2016womenComment
Sometimes it’s the not knowing that’s exciting
Sometimes it’s the not knowing that’s exciting

Caris 30, from London, lives with her partner, works full time as a nanny.

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30 SomethingsSam BunchJune 15, 2016womenComment
When the doctor said mastectomy
When the doctor said mastectomy

Lynn 49 divorced, two kids, from Yorkshire, pilates teacher and massage therapist.

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40 SomethingsSam BunchJune 12, 2016womenComment
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