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'What do you mean, 'Bloort'?'

"I know what this is, it's what mum and dad call 'working from home'...

'Your CV says in your last job you were responsible for...'

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"Did you remember to do everything I asked, even the small things I said in passing that didn't sound like real requests?"

'Since it's Mother's Day, we'd like you to take the day off.'

"Whoa. Nap time again. Meeting adjourned."

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'That's my mom... she's sort of a CEO, an action committee, and a janitor all rolled up into one.'

"I want you both to know that I'm unhappy about the way things are run around here, and there are going to be some changes made..."

"I managed a house with four kids, three dogs, and twelve plants. How's that for management experience?"

"Yes, our dishwasher is a smart appliance. But, you still have to actually put the dishes in it."

"Okay, everyone...time to clean up the house. Gracie, what job do you want?"

"The toy only cost $1.99, but mom had to spend $20 on shears just to open the packaging."

'Alert the troops I'm going back to work.'

"It varies, but offhand I'd say around 750 'bang-bangs' equal one 'boom'."

"Being a Mom may be a lot of work but at least you've got job security."

'We need another refrigerator, Mom.'

'I don't know why you waste your time with that watering can. The hose is much quicker.'

'Mom's not home. I gave her the day off.'

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'Would you mind if I made a few calls while I carefully listen to your ideas?'

MOTHER: All generations of family pester her: Did you iron my shirt? Can I get my ears pierced? etc

'What haven't I done that I'm going to do?'

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The problem with my disposal? It's garbage in, garbage out.

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"When was the last time you cleaned the fridge?"

'Because you told me to run the house like a business.'

"That's affirmative. It smells delicious. Over."

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"It's the perfect work-from-home apartment because my office used to be here."

"Can I call you back? I'm in the middle of rallying my base."

'No. . . it's too distracting. . . people are more comfortable with the T.V. on, Joy. Remember, we haven't seen some of these people for a long time.'

'Mom, how old was I when dad first hired you to do all this stuff around the house?'