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" The only thing an actor can do is, whatever lands on the carpet in the hall, you read it, and if you can't put it down, that's the job to do. "

Liam Cunningham

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" If anyone gets arrogant about their religion, that's when the religion isn't effective anymore. Any decent religion or any decent philosophy is always about tolerance and individual freedom, not about harm. "

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" I was so hungry when I started attempting acting. Not even to be a professional. Just to find out if I could act. "

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