“Dickens was a part of how the whole celebration of Christmas as we kno...” — Claire Tomalin Quote

“Dickens was a part of how the whole celebration of Christmas as we know it today emerged during the 19th century.”

“When I kept a diary, I realised that it was all moanings and depression, and I think that is quite common.”

“I continually get more information about a subject after the book has been published.”

“Those heartaches, those cries in your life that you go through, I thought that every kid goes through them. I knew I didn't have much, but I didn't know there was another side out there. I thought one present for Christmas was the way it is.”

“I'd been playing Ted in the show for about a year as well as playing in the group in my spare time. Then, at the 'Scrubs' Christmas party, I offered to bring along the band to sing a song. The producers thought we were terrible - but perfect for the show.”

“It's obviously a blessing to be able to play on Christmas Night, the one big night everyone watches.”