Helen Mirren: DSU Jane Tennison
Quotes
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Det. Supt. Jane Tennison : You know, it'll be a huge miscalculation to try and undermine my authority.
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Det. Supt. Jane Tennison : [Regarding the murdered woman] What nationality do you think she was?
Pathologist : Possible East European; but I assumed Spanish the other day. That turned out to be Irish.
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Det. Supt. Jane Tennison : [asked if she is competent] Well, I've memorized the name of the current prime minister, if that's of any help.
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Det. Supt. Jane Tennison : You know, there's a twelve week residential course I could send you on especially designed to help you appreciate cultural sensitivities.
DS Alun Simms : [Extending his arm] I'd prefer an amputation!
Det. Supt. Jane Tennison : Yeah, well that's not where you need cutting off. Go on, piss off!
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Haweeya : Will he come after me, too?
Det. Supt. Jane Tennison : No. No - because I'm going to find him, and I'm going too lock him away - and he's *never* coming out.
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Det. Supt. Jane Tennison : You know, it'd be a huge miscalculation to undermine my authority.
