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“You are the spokesman for your character, you put on his case. Are you going to win or lose? There'll be no drama if you look like a loser at the outset.”

Quote by Clive Swift

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Clive Swift is a British actor born on February 9, 1936. He has had a long career in British theater and television, becoming renowned for his outstanding performances in various dramatic and television works. more

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