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" I don't generally give interviews unless I have to promote a play and had sworn years ago, having been bitten once too often, never to be interviewed by a woman again. "

Diana Rigg

Years

Interviews

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Diana Rigg

Man

Down

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" I think politicians misjudge our intelligence. We can, and do, see through them. But I quite enjoy watching political programmes because they get the heart going. "

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Diana Rigg

Critics

Never

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Successful

Generation

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Diana Rigg

Game

Know

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Diana Rigg

Rely

Shot

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