Some of Jack's pearls of wisdom

Recently found amongst my father's papers

• A few drops of anchovy sauce will boost a stew.  It doesn't taste fishy - just brings out the flavour.
• A cooling hint for hot weather: keep a spare pair of knickers in the fridge (Anne Gregg).
• Never offend anyone by accident (Kate Whitehorn).
• Use only pencil to fill-in your address book (Lady Cudlipp).
• Nail varnish will last longer and clog less if kept in the fridge.
• For a smoother-looking hairstyle, don't use your hairspray direct - spray it on the brush instead (a hairstylist).
• There is only one thing worse than being talked about, and that's not being talked about (Oscar Wilde).