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" I think people do work too much. I've never been able to understand the whole 'make hay while the sun shines' thing. Either I want to work or I don't want to work. "

Kristin Scott Thomas

Think

Too Much

Want

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Kristin Scott Thomas

Playing

I Am

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" I've realised that I am who I am and that is it. Like it or lump it. I'm not around to please anyone any more, and it's a huge relief. "

Kristin Scott Thomas

Relief

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