Penelope Wilton Quotes

I find talking about acting very boring, having to come out with platitudes about how terribly nice everyone is. I would much rather just do it.

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• I find talking about acting very boring, having to come out with platitudes about how terribly nice everyone is. I would much rather just do it.

  

  Penelope Wilton
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