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" Especially with girls, people always want to put them in little brackets. "
Gemma Arterton
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" I was quite naughty at school. "
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" It's difficult for a young girl like me. Because there's a certain time for young actresses, which is like a really juicy period when all the parts are love interests and young heroines. Of course, there's always work for men whatever age they are. "
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" I was in lots of dodgy bands growing up and I always fancied myself in a band. But, you know, I was rubbish at writing music. So maybe one day I'll play a rock star, or punk rocker. "
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" I don't want to be about the way I look - my body, my hair, my makeup, all those boring things. "
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Hair
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Live
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