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" She had to play the role of mother and father at the same time, and she did it to perfection. I managed to find a way through because of her. My mother is my biggest inspiration. "

Kaya Scodelario

Perfection

Father

Time

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Doing

Acting

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Edgy

Different

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School

Good

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Clothes

Friends

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Path

Work

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Movies

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