Helen quotes

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  • Created on: 31-03-17 23:16
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  • Helen
    • about Geof (attitude towards gay people)
      • pansified little freak (2 times)
        • Good god, does he knit an' all?
          • simpering little face
            • I wish he wouldn't mumble.
    • about herself
      • It takes me all my time to look after myself, I know that.
        • Everything is seen at its best in the dark - including me.
          • Jo: She's a devil with the men.
    • about motherhood
      • Have I ever laid claim to being a proper mother?
        • I would never have dared to talk to my mother like that when I was her age. She'd have knocked me into the middle of next week.
    • about sex, men and marriage
      • I'm thinking of giving it up.
        • He's got a wallet full of reasons.
          • Well, thank God for the divorce courts! I suppose just because I'm getting married you think you should.
            • Marriage can be hell for a kid.
    • about money
      • If you see something you want, take it.
        • Why buy when it's cheaper to borrow?
          • He's got a wallet full of reasons.
    • about Peter
      • "drunken sot" (Act 2)
        • "dirty *******" (Act 2)
    • to or about Jo
      • He doesn't want to be bothered with you.
        • Oh Jo, you're only a kid. Why don't you learn from my mistakes?
          • about Jo's father: He wasn't horrible. He was just a bit stupid, you know. Not very bright.
    • about death, darkness and destiny (fate)
      • We're all at the steering wheel of our own destiny. Careering along like drunken drivers.
        • That's where we all end up sooner or later. Still, it's no use worrying, is it?

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