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" With television, attention spans have been shortened. It's something we have to fight against: the dumbing down of the audience. To be part of an audience is a privilege. To be with the people on stage, to let them reach you. If you're doing a million other things, they won't reach you. "

Miriam Margolyes

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" I support children's charities; I just don't want them around me. It's not very admirable, but it's the truth. "

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You

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You

Smart

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