Last of the Summer Wine (TV Series)

The Secret Birthday of Norman Clegg (2003)

Frank Thornton: Truly

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• [first lines] 

  Clegg : What do you think about birthdays?

  Truly : I think I've had too many of 'em.

  Clegg : No, I mean, what do you think of other people's birthdays?

  Truly : Oh, I can stand them.

  Clegg : Good. 'Cause it's, uh, it's mine tomorrow.

  Truly : Oh. Happy Birth...

  Clegg : Don't start. I don't want any fuss; I, I hate all that. They used to be harmless; nobody really bothered, but now, it's, it's like a circus.

  Clegg : You don't want balloons?

  Clegg : Excuse me while I go and upchuck behind that bush.

• Truly : One tactic for these occasions is to lie. I'll guide you through.

  Clegg : Lie?

  Truly : You know, sometimes called giving evidence.

• Clegg : By the way, I, uh, I've noticed that you... haven't asked me how old I am.

  Truly : Well, I may have a go at pulling your leg, but I'm not a sadist.

  Clegg : I can't remember what it's like not to have a bus pass.

  Truly : Time passes quickly when you're older.

  Clegg : I could do with thirty-six hours a day.

  Truly : Mostly sleeping.