"I still like being in North of England and I keep a place there. But there are a lot of things about the Continent that are to be preferred. The social institutions work better, women have a better position in society and the food is another thing"

Andrew Eldritch's quote speaks with the differences between life in the North of England and life on the Continent. He acknowledges that he still delights in living in the North of England and keeps a place there, however he also recognizes that there are lots of benefits to residing on the Continent. He mentions that the social organizations work much better, females have a much better position in society, and the food is another thing. This suggests that he thinks the social and political systems on the Continent are more progressive and fair than those in the North of England. Additionally, he suggests that the food on the Continent transcends to that of the North of England. This quote talks to the distinctions between the two areas and the advantages of surviving on the Continent.