- Sandra Abbott: I have spent my entire married life putting you and your career first, and what got me through was knowing that when you retired we would share our golden years together. But instead, you have traded me in for a newer model. Let me tell you Mike, she has had more than one previous owner! And her bodywork is mainly filler!
- Sandra Abbott: The last thing I need is a bloody coffee. I'm stone cold sober, Mike. You know, I didn't think anything could be worse than being betrayed by you. But actually, I've realised I have spent the last 35 years betraying myself.
- Bif: It's one thing being scared of dying, Sandra. It's a whole different matter being scared of living.
- [First Lines]
- Sandra Abbott: [voice over] One always expected Mike to get the nod after a lifetime's loyal service. That's not to take away from CBEs and OBEs. Of course, any Order of the British Empire is a huge achievement.