Quote by Victoria Wood

I once went to one of those parties where everyone throws their car keys into the middle of the room. I don't know who got my moped, but I drove that Peugeot for years.

I once went to one of those parties where everyone throws th

Summary

This quote humorously highlights a situation where the speaker attends a party where participants throw their car keys into a pile, presumably for some kind of car swap. However, the speaker has a moped and doesn't know who ended up with their keys. Despite this, they drove a Peugeot car for several years, suggesting that they took advantage of the opportunity to use a different vehicle and found it enjoyable or necessary. The quote showcases the speaker's adaptable and resourceful attitude.

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By Victoria Wood

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