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“I'm quite contrary. If people agree on something, I tend to gravitate the other way by my nature. I don't like to be told what to do. I think it goes back to school. I like to do things I want to do and I really don't like doing what I don't want to do.”

Quote by Andy Serkis

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Andy Serkis is a renowned British actor known for his groundbreaking work in motion capture performance. He gained international recognition for his roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Harry Potter' franchises, particularly as Gollum and咕嚕·波特. Serkis' unique acting style has transformed the way audiences perceive characters in motion capture films. more

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