Vera Drake (2004)
Imelda Staunton: Vera
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Quotes
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Det. Inspector Webster : You perform abortions, don't you?
Vera : That's not what I do dear. That's what you call it. But they need help. Who else they got to turn to? No one. I help them out.
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Vera : I know why you're here.
Det. Inspector Webster : I beg your pardon?
Vera : I know why you're here.
[pause]
Det. Inspector Webster : Why are we here?
Vera : Because of what I do.
Det. Inspector Webster : Because of what you do?
Vera : Yes.
Det. Inspector Webster : What is it that you do, Mrs Drake?
[long pause]
Vera : I help young girls out.
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Vera : I help girls out.
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Vera : [to Jamaican Girl] What you need now is a nice, hot cup of tea. Take care, dear. Ta dah.
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[first lines]
Vera : Hello George, only me. How are you going today?
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Vera : Oh, good morning Mrs. Fowler.
Mrs. Fowler : Good morning Mrs. Drake.
Vera : Am I in your way here? Lost something?
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Vera : [to Very Young Woman] Right then dear, first thing we've got to do is put the kettle on.
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[repeated line]
Vera : Right dear, you're gonna have to take your knickers off.
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Vera : Can you come back tomorrow?
Det. Inspector Webster : I'm sorry Mrs. Drake, I'm afraid not.