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“I have always stuck to my guns about what I want from the work and what interests me. I've never been seduced down the evil path. The path of taking the money.”

Quote by Joel Edgerton

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Joel Edgerton is an Australian actor born on June 23, 1974. He is known for his performances in films such as 'Australia' and 'The Revenant', and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Rocky'. more

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