"I think Mum's got a second cousin who's an accountant, but we never talk about him."
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"I was an accident - my mum was only 16 when she had me."
"We tried to shut him in a pyramid, but Mum spotted us."
"My mum taught me to have a soul."
"My sister died and my mum was really distant, as you do - you don't expect your offspring to die before you. I thought I was bulletproof up until that stage."
"My mum's parents were from Ireland, my dad's mum was American-Irish."
"Well, my mum's been a tennis coach - she coached me till I was 12."
"My mum brought me up on her own. All we really had was each other."
"And anyway, it’s not as though I’ll never see Mum again, is it?"
"I don't keep any copies of my books in the house - they go to my mum's flat. I don't like them around."
"My mum is my best friend."
"Your mum pounced on her and started sucking away. Would’ve been arousing if not for all the screaming.” “Ian,” Bones drew out warningly. He grinned. “You’re right. I was aroused anyway."
"I love being a mum but I do love to work too."
"Being a mum changed me for the better."