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Meaning
The speaker is saying that, in the 1960s, being young and from Hull made it important to match the style or behavior of peers in London. The line suggests pressure to keep up with a more fashionable or influential social group. It also hints at feeling out of place while trying to fit in.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Maureen Lipman.
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About Maureen Lipman
English actress, comedian and columnist
Dame Maureen Lipman is an English actress, comedian and columnist. She trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and has worked across stage and screen. Her career has been associated with British theatre and public commentary, and she was made a dame in 2020 for services to charity, entertainment and the arts. Her stage work has included appearances with the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. She is also known as a columnist, and her public voice has combined performance, wit and opinion. The 101 quotes on this site reflect that broad public presence rather than a single field alone.
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