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" I do like to be creative and I'm very lucky that I've been given different areas in which I'm able to do that - whether it be film or television or theatre or whatever. I'm also still into music and recording. "

Richard O'Brien

Creative

Music

Theatre

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" It is difficult to go on the next night after you receive a sandbagging. "

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" However, there's three reasons for doing things in this particular world. One is love, one is prestige and the other's money. If you get all three together, that's fine. "