Ewan McGregor Quotes

I worked as a waiter when I was 15 and got a chance to appreciate good, simple food. There's nothing better than a boiled egg with toast.

Ewan McGregor

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• I worked as a waiter when I was 15 and got a chance to appreciate good, simple food. There's nothing better than a boiled egg with toast.

  

  Ewan McGregor
  • Food
  • Chance
  • Worked