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" It's nice to get my teeth into something that isn't a stereotypical female role. "

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" I certainly relate to Ygritte in the fact that she is so strong and also ruthless as well and I feel that especially within 'Game of Thrones,' I think that as a show, it is one of the frontrunners for showing dominant female characters and making sure that men answer to women rather than the other way around. "

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" I remember bossing my younger siblings around and making them put on shows and skits with me. "

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