My father was in the civil service. I can remember standing in a bus shelter in the pouring rain, and that we were allowed candy floss at the end of the holiday if we had behaved.

Meaning of the quote

This quote describes a memory from the childhood of British actress Honor Blackman. Her father worked for the government, and she recalls waiting for the bus in the rain. As a reward, she and her family would get to eat cotton candy (or "candy floss") at the end of their vacation if she had been well-behaved.

About Honor Blackman

Honor Blackman was an iconic English actress who played memorable roles in classic films and TV shows like The Avengers, Goldfinger, and The Upper Hand. She was known for her strong, independent characters and captivating screen presence.

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