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"For the last time! There's no one else. It just isn't working."

"Who's the it? True I haven't a job, but that's not through lack of trying. Or is it my, you know, 'cos I can't keep it up like some stud. Or is it the total package, everything?"

"Don't be so bloody self-centred. This isn't just about you. Though true enough, you are a selfish jerk-off. What comes first, our relationship, the pub or Arsenal? Don't answer, I know bloody well."

"And you're never selfish. Is that it? That's funny. You disappear off to see your mum or your girlfriends at the drop of a hat. What about Tina, last weekend?"

"She's alone and just lost her baby. What do you expect me to do? And mum is my Mum. What's more it's me that visits your Dad. When was the last time you saw him?"

"Yes, well. It's difficult."

"It's difficult, screw you. And if you want your beer stained clothes washed, that white thing in the corner can do it. Your dinner's in the freezer. I'm going to Australia."

"What now? Very funny!"

"Here's my taxi! I packed long ago... I've a job in Toowoomba."

"In what?"

"In what?"

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