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" I had acquired the skills to sail a ship; I didn't acquire the knowledge. "
Tom Holland
Knowledge
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" I think directing is something I would really enjoy. "
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" Being on a film set, you are always around such fantastic people. And I feel like I've been lucky. I feel like I've worked with the best of the best. "
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" I always wanted to be a stuntman. If acting went well and I was able to take a year out, I might train and get on the stunt register, which gives you qualifications so you can do more of your own stunts. "
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" I have been given such a wonderful opportunity, and I want to share that with people. If I can share that with kids in hospital, then that seems like the right thing to do. "
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" It's definitely a good way to stay in touch with your fans. The main reason I really use Instagram is because I want to hear their thoughts and what would they like to happen and see if I can make that happen. Which is a really nice way of being in touch with them all around the world. "
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" My mom thought I could dance because I used to dance to this Janet Jackson song she'd play when I was a baby. Then she would take me to a Saturday dance school. I used to go every week and got spotted by a scout, who suggested I audition for the role of Billy in 'Billy Elliot the Musical.' "
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" I went to an all-boys school, where I played rugby, so ballet wasn't the coolest thing to do. "
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" Me and my mates go free running all the time. It's not my mum's favourite sport. I've probably jumped four metres on to grass and two metres between buildings. It's nothing like you see on the Internet, with guys jumping off skyscrapers, but it's fun. "
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