Cate Blanchett Quotes

You're always more critical of your own country. People will talk about stuff in Britain, and I'll go: 'Aw, it's not that bad,' but at home, it's different. It's inside you.

Cate Blanchett

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  Cate Blanchett
  • Country
  • You
  • Own