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" I'm very conscious of the fact the directing career has taken some odd turns. Maybe there's enough bulk where I'm now pigeonholed in the 'eclectic box.' "

Kenneth Branagh

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" The Chinese say, 'It's good to live in interesting times.' "

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" Being Irish, I always had this love of words. "

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" In the case of 'Jack Ryan,' it was a huge collaboration, and I enjoyed it very much, and most of all, I want the audience to enjoy it, too. I want them to feel immersed in this world. "

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" I'm a devotee of Stephen Sondheim. I think he's a genius. "

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" I'm just a normal working class boy from Belfast. "

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" There are some amazing stories from all over this country, where people's work and contribution has been acknowledged. To be part of that is an absolutely fantastic feeling. "

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" One of the problems with Shakespeare is that you can never give him a ring. "

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" It's funny to be in rooms where you were originally referred to as 'The Shakespeare Guy' and to suddenly be in the position where you're 'The Blockbuster Guy.' That's a pretty unusual turnabout, I must say. "

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