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" I do a film because I like the story and I want to give life to a character - I don't necessarily have to agree with the director. "
Kristin Scott Thomas
Character
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" If you make a film about a pig farmer in Wales and you are a huge hit as the pig farmer's wife, the next thing is you'll be asked to do a film about a sheep farmer in Scotland. "
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