Take a look back at Caroline Aherne’s funniest quotes from her days as Mrs Merton
Comedienne is best remembered for her beloved comic creation
AS fans continue to mourn the tragic loss of beloved comedienne Caroline Aherne, we take a look back at her most famous comedy creation - Mrs Merton.
The TV veteran lost her battle with cancer yesterday at the age of 52, sending the entertainment world into mourning.
With her scathing put-downs and sensation one-liners, it's no surprise that the musings of Caroline's best-loved character will be remembered for years to come.
Mrs Merton's most famous line may have been aimed at Debbie McGee, when Caroline poked fun at her magical marriage by asking: "And what first attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels?"
However, we have dug up some other pieces of comedy gold which also helped win over millions of fans.
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TEN BEST QUOTES AS MRS MERTON
To young telly presenters Ant and Dec: “Is it lovely being up this late?”
To EastEnders star Barbara Windsor: “That’s what I love about you Barbara, you’re one of us... You’re like a big film star, but you’re still common as muck!”
Going toe-to-toe with boxer Chris Eubank — shortly after his defeat by Steve Collins:“Chris were you surprised, like we all were, when Steve Collins came up behind you and licked you in the ring?”
Speaking to then-Match of the Day host Des Lynam: “I think you’re the Tom Cruise for menopausal women, we’re like putty in your hands!”
To former Sun Page 3 girl Melinda Messenger: “You’re more than just a pair of bosoms aren’t you? Because you won rear of the year last year didn’t you?”
Quizzing Olympic sprinting medallist Kriss Akabusi: “Do you have to plan your tactics before the race or do you just try and run faster than the other blokes?”
Tapping into her spiritual side during a chat with astrologer Russell Grant: “You’re an Aquarius, which means you’re ruled by Uranus? Do you think they’ll ever find a man on Uranus?”
To former Tory MP and Health Secretary Edwina Currie: “Do you know who loves you and finds you fascinating?” Edwina: “Who?” Mrs Merton: “You!”
Getting direct with feminist Germaine Greer: “You were a right old slapper in the Seventies, weren’t you?”
And to footie icon George Best: “You were a Sixties sensation weren’t you? You know all that marvellous football you played and then of course all the booze. Did you ever think if you hadn’t done all that running around playing football, would you have been as thirsty?”
