Mother quotes from Absolutely Fabulous

Edina

I mean what you two don't seem to realise is that inside of me, inside of me, there is a thin person just screaming to get out.

Just the one, dear?

Bo

She's not handling this 40 thing too well, is she? I mean, golly, I wish I could tell her it's no big deal. I had a ball on my 40th birthday. I felt really strong, really sorted-out about it. I realized what a lucky, wonderful person I was. And whether in your 30s or your 40s, you're still the same gorgeous person. Enjoy life!

When will you be 50?

Marshall

She hasn't started 50 therapy yet.

Talking to yourself, dear? That's the first sign of madness, y'know?

Edina

Really? I thought it was talking to you!

[Riding on Eddy's scooter] You used to have one of these when you were a girl!

Edina

Yeah, but I was never allowed on it.

No, you were too big for it, you wobbled.

Edina

The scooter wobbled!

If you say so..

Edina

I have perfect balance, [to Saffy] sweetheart, look.

Wheels don't buckle on their own.

Well, I suppose I'd better be off. I've got to get this lot (her knitting) down to the charity shop.

Edina

Oh, God. No one's that poor.

Or that shape!