Money was tight and Mum used to do two jobs to support us.

It takes four private-sector jobs to support every public-sector employee.

— Russell Pearce

I worry that if you see a row of self-checkouts, you think, 'That all used to be jobs and real people.'

— Emily Berrington

Being born not long after the war meant that money was tight. I grew up in a rural corner of Lincolnshire and my father…

— Geoff Capes

Both my parents were entrepreneurs and built a nice leisure business. But money was tight when I was growing up.

— Deborah Meaden

My father was a self-employed, commission-only salesman. He sold double-glazing and fitted kitchens, amongst other things. As he never declared himself unemployed, there was…

— Neil Oliver

There were many low points and times I doubted myself at work. I've heard no many more times than I've heard yes and there…

— Melanie Nicholls-King

I'm a big toy collector. I've been slowing down because my money's been tight, but I collect toys, too.

— Jason Mewes

Money's tight. Times are hard. Here's you friggin birthday card.

— Anonymous

When something doesn't go exactly to plan, money is tight or a business is struggling - see it as a challenge rather than a…

— Richard Branson

When money's tight and is hard to get And your horse has also ran, When all you have is a heap of debt A…

— Flann O'Brien

I've always been terrified about not having money. I've been a big saver and a big earner. When I've been out of work, I've…

— Cherie Lunghi

My mum used Avon Skin So Soft oil when I was younger. She would have a bath, and then the smell used to fill…

— Abbey Clancy

One thing I had more than anything, I had love and support from my mum and dad. My mum used to say: 'I don't…

— Joe Wicks

My mum always used to say to me that, out of her three boys, Chris, you were the girl. Id speak to her about…

— Chris Hemsworth

Me mum used to always have the radio on - even now she has it on in every room. Me girlfriend sort of blames…

— Karl Pilkington