About the Author

Phyllida Thompson has appeared in numerous plays, television series and films, including Peter's Friends, Much Ado about Nothing, Foyle's War and Kingdom. She was married to Eric Thompson, the writer and narrator of the English version of The Magic Roundabout, until his death in 1982. She has two daughters, Emma and Sophie. ‘Notes to my Mother-in-Law was her first book’.

Reviews

Praise for How Many Camels Are There in Holland?: ‘Law manages to turn the stuff of tragedies into the most delicate of comedies … Law’s technique ought to be studied on writing courses’ Daily Telegraph ‘Phyllida Law has a delightfully natural style, a gift for anecdote and the knack of seeing the funny side of pretty much everything. Someone so accomplished could write a book about their weekly trip to the supermarket and make it highly amusing … funny, brave and heartening’ Spectator ‘So much merriment courses through Phyllida Law’s account of looking after her mother … Many of their exchanges belong in an Alan Bennett play’ Daily Telegraph Praise for Notes to My Mother-in-Law: ‘I just sat down and read it straight through and cried. Dreadfully funny and incredibly touching’ Joanna Lumley ‘Moving, funny, enchanting. A beautiful, original portrayal of family life’ Sheila Hancock ‘Something quite splendid, new and unforgettable’ Stephen Fry ‘Wonderful, warm, witty and wise. Just like the author’ Ben Elton