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Film star Quote by Sarah Mason

“There are only two ways to get in and out of an MG Midget sports car – the elegant way or my way. The elegant way is how you see the film stars do it on TV when they arrive at the Oscars. To get in, put your bum inside first and then swivel legs round. Similarly, to exit, swivel legs out, bum…” quote by Sarah Mason
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““There are only two ways to get in and out of an MG Midget sports car – the elegant way or my way. The elegant way is how you see the film stars do it on TV when they arrive at the Oscars. To get in, put your bum inside first and then swivel legs round. Similarly, to exit, swivel legs out, bum last. My way is to get everything but bum in first, leave bum out in the cold for a bit while struggling with other appendages, and then bum can come in. To get out, I simply fall on to the pavement.””

Sarah Mason

About This Quote

The anecdote humorously compares two methods of entering and exiting a small car, highlighting an elegant, cinematic approach versus a clumsy, practical one.

In simple terms: Two ways to get in and out of a tiny car.

Key Takeaway

Choose the smoother method.

Themes

humor practicality navigation

Mood

lighthearted observational

Type

humorous practical

When to use this quote

  • driving
  • event planning
  • daily commuting

Key Concepts

mechanics social commentary anecdote

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which method would you prefer in a rush?
  • How does humor help in awkward situations?
A Different Perspective

The “elegant” method may be unrealistic for most.

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