The old Chinese proverb springs to mind - No pain, no gain.

“I knew then that life was no respecter of circumstance. The force that flings d…”

“Temporary Insanity had come a-knocking and I had shouted "Come on in the door i…”

“Katie's mum, Penny, said "I don't know why you're wasting your time with him. I…”

“I never wear flats. My shoes are so high that sometimes when I step out of them…”