"We lived in a flat that you could pretty much fit in my current kitchen. No wonder people drink! I can't understand why they don't throw themselves off the balconies"

This quote by Gary Oldman is an amusing reflection on the confined living conditions he experienced in his youth. He is suggesting that the living space was so small that it might suit his current kitchen, which is a stark contrast to the spaciousness of his present house. He is also indicating that the living conditions were so bad that it is not surprising that individuals consume to cope with the scenario. He is likewise expressing his disbelief that people do not take more extreme procedures to leave their scenario, such as throwing themselves off the terraces. This quote is an amusing yet poignant reflection on the struggles of poverty and the lengths individuals will go to in order to escape it.