Quote by John Cleese

I had a very, very difficult relationship with my mother, who was supremely self-centred. She was hilariously self-centred. She did not really take interest in anything that didn't immediately affect her.

I had a very, very difficult relationship with my mother, wh

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The quote highlights the speaker's challenging relationship with their self-centered mother. The speaker describes their mother's extreme self-centeredness, emphasizing her lack of interest in anything that didn't directly concern her. This suggests that the mother consistently prioritized her own needs and desires over others, possibly resulting in a strained connection with her child.

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