In 1961, my wife was born. Her mother was 42 at the time.

My wife's mother was 42 when she - my wife - was born in 1961.

My MIL was 42 when my wife was born in 1961.

Or, more succinctly[link|http://bau2.uibk.ac.at/sg/python/Scripts/MeaningOfLife/MontyPythonstheMeaningofLife|:]

Now before I begin the lesson will those of you who are playing in the match this afternoon move your clothes down on to the lower peg immediately after lunch before you write your letter home, if you're not getting your hair cut, unless you've got a younger brother who is going out this weekend as the guest of another boy, in which case collect his note before lunch, put it in your letter after you've had your hair cut, and make sure he moves your clothes down onto the lower peg for you.


HTH.

Cheers,
Scott.