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" I don't do much on social media. I don't really want people knowing about my life. "

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" I guess when we're young, we all have that fascination with flying. "

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" It's strange coming back to Northern Ireland, but it feels like a home away from home. "

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" I love doing just nothing in my free time. "

" I think there's a great deal of information you can convey with looks or silence. "

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" I've been accused of being a bit too keen on my football, not least by my three ex-wives. "

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" I shared a dressing room with Pete Postlethwaite for 18 months, and he became a good friend. His discipline had an impact on me. You could have a laugh with him, but he was always on the ball when it came to work and very professional. Hopefully some of that rubbed off on me. "

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