She thought about writing a novel for several years before she finally 'put pen to paper'.
Samuel L. Clemens is better known by his 'pen name' “Mark Twain.”
He was sent to 'the pen' [=the penitentiary] for armed robbery.
(..) that everybody else calms down too. You've got big balls, Roy! Thanks. You're very welcome. Hiya! Can't even find a bloody pen in here! How is my soldier? What do you want?! I just came in for a little chat. You are looking good today! - Ah, thank you. (..)2006 TvShow: The IT Crowd Title: Aunt Irma Visits Season: 1 Episode 6