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" I think everybody's got different methods of working which suit the particular individual. Mine is to sort of play the part, and give 100%, to concentrate and focus on it while I'm actually working, but then leave it behind until the next day. "

Sean Bean

Focus

Day

Think

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Man

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Career

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Off

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