Peter Corey Quotes

Peter Corey is the author of the Coping With children's book series. He has also written scripts for television programmes, and he has acted in dramas and soap operas.

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✵ 1946

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Famous Peter Corey Quotes

“For a start, let's look at the Grotto itself. By and large these are extremely aptly named, 'Grot' meaning rubbish and 'Oh' being exclamation of disappointed surprise.”

Peter Corey

Coping With series, Coping With Christmas (1999)

“Life with a Jolly Parent is a bit like life in a holiday camp. The beds are too small and there's an outbreak of Salmonella every five minutes.”

Peter Corey

Coping With series, Coping With Parents (1989)

“Fishing is a jerk at one end of a line waiting for a jerk at the other end of a line.”

Peter Corey

The A-Z of Absolutely Everything (1990)

“It's easy to forget you are in debt to the tune of £10, and to a woman who never forgets anything. Crikey, she can even tell you which Coronation Street character was the first one to have their brain removed (Footnote: And not have it replaced by acting talent unfortunately.)”

Peter Corey

Coping With series, Coping with Cash (2000)

“Flash Teacher: How to spot: He'll be the only member of staff who drives a customized Lada.”

Peter Corey

Coping With series, Coping With Teachers (1991)

“There are two distinct types of bike: The one you save up for and buy yourself, otherwise known as the 'Dream Machine', and the one your parents buy for you, otherwise known as the 'Complete waste of space.”

Peter Corey

Quotes from specific Coping With Books, Coping with Cash

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