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" I was terribly upset not to be in 'Dickensian,' so I pretend to look down on it. The part I should have played, Mrs. Gamp, is done brilliantly by Pauline Collins, but I entered this world for no other reason than to play that part. "

Miriam Margolyes

Done

World

Upset

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Gay

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" I don't for a second regret my closeness to them because they were wonderful, golden parents who gave me so much confidence. "

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Regret

Parents

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You

Smart

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" I wish I had a million in the bank. I like round figures. I am a round figure. "

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Round