# Quote — Minette Walters, The Ice House

> You've lived here for eight years, surely you must have explored the grounds.
>
> Do I look like someone who takes exercise?
>
> You're very slim.
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> Well, I eat very little, drink neat spirits and smoke like a chimney. It does wonders for the figure, but leaves me gasping for breath halfway up the stairs.

- Author: [Minette Walters](https://www.leafyquotes.com/minette-walters.md)
- Book: [The Ice House](https://www.leafyquotes.com/minette-walters/the-ice-house.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/minette-walters/the-ice-house/youve-lived-here

## More from this book

> Did you know where the ice house was?
>
> No
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> Well, what did you think the hillock was?
>
> A hillock probably.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/minette-walters/the-ice-house/did-you-know.md)

> Our reputation has obviously preceded us. Don't worry shaking hands with a lesbian is perfectly safe.
>
> I have nothing against dykes Miss Cattrell, just wouldn't put my finger in one.
>
> The only disabilities that idiot has are both in his trousers. He's a prick and an arsehole.

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