Elegant Host Pillows

'Holland House- A Garden Party'

'I sent out for everything.'

Grace For Flies

Wine Lady

Cardiac Recovery.

Party time.

'Thanksgiving's no holiday for turkeys or the women who cook them.'

'We haven't had a family get-together like this since we were kids - Hey! Where are mum and dad?'

'Ron's not drunk - he's pouting because we won't play Pictionary.'

Horn of Leftovers

"What time did you say you wanted me to start drinking?"

Four olives and a toothpick on Newton's Cradle.

'Giles is a surgeon who likes to bring his work home with him.'

Glyndebourne

"We're not laughing at you, sweetie. We're laughing at something you don't understand."

Mini Bar

Analysis of Beauty - Plate II.

'He's been shot!'

Culinary Culture.

Christmas Canapes

'Yes, yes, Rupert, you are still a mighty hunter. Now, please bring the turkey back to Luisa in the kitchen.'

Acupuncturist Society Cocktail Party - 'For heaven's sake, Brian, it's only a pineapple chunk!'

'I'm in the mood to cook!'

'This year, I thought I'd try a self-basting turkey!'

"I worry about every little thing. Barry's more of a generalist."

Trustworthy Authority.

'I always buy him the toughest, chewiest steak. It shuts him right up for half an hour.'

"I still haven't cleaned up from the party."

Please Leave by 9

Shall I be mother?

Blowing out the Christmas Pudding.

"The host? He'll be the guy standing here, alone, when the wine's gone."

A Good Year.