“It's a funny thing about mothers and fathers. Even when their own child is the most disgusting little blister you could ever imagine, they still think that he or she is wonderful.”
More from Roald Dahl
“Let's boogie!”
“James Bond: Do you have any commandos here? Tiger Tanaka: I have much, much better.…”
“The world knows we are a peace-loving people.”
“[Choosing a masseuse] James Bond: Well, I'll just settle for this little old lady here.…”