The Lady in the Van (2015)

Roger Allam: Rufus

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Quotes 

• Rufus : Sorry, you can't park here.

  Miss Shepherd : No, I've had guidance. This is where it should go.

  Rufus : Guidance? Who from?

  Miss Shepherd : The Virgin Mary. I spoke to her yesterday. She was outside the post office.

  Rufus : What does she know about parking?

• Rufus : In life, going downhill is an uphill job.

• Rufus : [about the hearse]  Well, it's a cut above her previous vehicle.

• Rufus : Am I right in thinking that large, many-contoured stain at the back of her frock denotes incontinence?

  Alan Bennett : Well, I don't think it's a fashion statement.

• Rufus : This isn't Christian parking, it's a fucking liberty!