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“I had a girlfriend before I ever had a boyfriend, but it was just a phase.”

Quote by Mark Gatiss

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Mark Gatiss, born on October 17, 1966, is a British actor, screenwriter, and author. He is best known for his role in the British science fiction series 'Doctor Who' and has appeared in numerous television shows. Gatiss has also contributed to various stage and film projects, known for his versatility and sense of humor. more

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“The question I ask myself is: have I really just become a squeamish middle-aged man, or has something happened to the horror genre that shows a growing appetite for watching torture, or at least a desire to explore it on film? And if so, why would that be? I can't pretend I know. I just know I don't like it.”

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“The thing is, horror is a big part of 'Sherlock Holmes.' Doyle also wrote a lot of great horror stories, so there's a lot more horror in 'Holmes' that people possibly think of. There's a lot of curses and mysticism and real scares.”

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“Some facts in life are immutable. One is, trust no-one who uses the word 'trope'.”

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“I'm an actor and a writer, that's how I think of myself. Sometimes my time is divided equally, sometimes less equally, but that's what I do.”

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