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" The transitional period is tough. You can find yourself too old to play high school roles but too young to play the leading man. You have to be quite smart about how you present yourself. Your public image reflects your range. "

Will Poulter

Tough

Yourself

Man

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Think

Sister

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Will Poulter

Anything

" Hollywood has never been a goal, necessarily - there was no 'Conquer America' game plan for me. "

Will Poulter

Conquer

Plan

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" The fact that there aren't more restrictions on the media is disgraceful. "

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Fact

Media

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