Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (née Prawer; 7 May 1927 – 3 April 2013) was a British and American novelist and screenwriter. She is best known for her collaboration with Merchant Ivory Productions, made up of film director James Ivory and producer Ismail Merchant.
If only we'd stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time.
I will do my best. That is all I can do. I ask for your help - and God's.