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" My mother worked when I was growing up, so I was under the impression I'd find it easy to be a working mum. But I found it very hard to be away from my family, even for short periods of time. "
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" Growing up, there wasn't much emphasis on being nice or naughty. As a family, there wasn't much discipline. It was more relaxed at home, which I'm grateful for. "
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" I've never been a method actress; I've never been that person that wants to imagine horrible things happening in your own life in order to exploit them for your emotional being in the movie. I'm just not good at doing that. "
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" I love acting, love it. It's the greatest fun in the world. I've never had trouble feeling extremely grateful. "
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" When you're younger, being a redhead is... Well, my two brothers teased me no end. "
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