Famous quote by Beryl Bainbridge

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When I got a telly we had no aerial, but I discovered that if I or one of the children stood by it you could get a pictu
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"When I got a telly we had no aerial, but I discovered that if I or one of the children stood by it you could get a picture. So I had to make a statue that could stand by the telly"

- Beryl Bainbridge

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This quote by Beryl Bainbridge talks to the resourcefulness of people in times of requirement. Despite not having an aerial, she had the ability to discover an imaginative service to get a photo on the television. She realized that if someone stood by the tv, an image could be seen. This speaks to her resourcefulness and her determination to go the extra mile to make something work. It likewise speaks with the importance of household and the desire of her children to assist. By having one of them wait the tv, she had the ability to understand she desired. This quote is a reminder of the importance of resourcefulness and household in times of requirement. It likewise speaks to the power of imagination and the ability to discover solutions to issues.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Beryl Bainbridge somewhere between November 21, 1934 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from England. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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