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" I'm an inner city man, born and bred. "

Liam Cunningham

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" I hate the unfairness of injustice. Anybody who thinks they are better than others or 'chosen' or feel they have an entitlement... be it through monarchy, government or money. I think we are all born the same. We are entitled to an equal shot at life. "

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" I still say I have no interest in being an actor - I just love acting. "

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