The Brittas Empire Quotes

Gordon Brittas: Laura, how's the lorry driver?
Laura Lancing: Yeah, I gave him your message about staying, Mr. Brittas. He said he's rather take his chances in the snow.

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Gordon Brittas: Every time I walk into a room, a fight seems to break out.

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Gordon Brittas: Now, Tim, if I could just have a word? [takes Tim into his office]
Gordon Brittas: Now, that was a bit out of character this morning, wasn't it? It may just be my imagination, but I thought you were a bit "tetchy" in the lineup.
Tim Whistler: Oh, that. No, it's all sorted out.
Gordon Brittas: Meant to be doing something with you, was he, young Gavin?
Tim Whistler: ... yes. Sort of.
Gordon Brittas: And he went to the pub instead. Tim, life's too short to worry about things like that. If I had a pound for everyone who promised to meet me and never showed up, I'd be Paul Getty Jr! Timothy- it's human nature!
Tim Whistler: Really.
Gordon Brittas: I was unmarried once myself too, you know. Used to go to the pub with my mates, have a few drinks, a game of darts, a few more drinks, go for a takeaway, next thing you know, it's three in the morning and you wake up on the floor in some total strangers flat! [Tim gets panicked and worried look on his face]
Gordon Brittas: But what does it matter, eh, Tim, boy? [puts his hand on Tim's shoulder as he leaves the room]
Gordon Brittas: It's not as if you're married to the man, is it! [sniggers]
Gordon Brittas: [Tim closes his eyes and leaves, absolutely horrified] [Angie hands him a box of tissues and a mug of coffee]

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Helen Brittas: Normally I have to spend New Year's Eve with Gordon's family. It's rather nice being with people I like.

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Helen Brittas: Could you give this to my husband?
Laura Lancing: Yes, of course.
Helen Brittas: It's just to tell him it's fish cakes for supper and I'm pregnant.
Laura Lancing: Helen, that's fantastic!
Helen Brittas: Well, after today's events I thought the news had rather lost its novelty value.

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Julie: I'd rather be somewhere decent with clean clothes and a stiff drink.

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