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“I'm part of an industry that everybody wants to be a part of. I do hang out with a lot of sort of powerful, interesting people like Bella Freud or Jay Joplin or Tracey Emin. I'm part of that group of people. Brit artists who are doing things. That's what I do. Some of them happen to be aristocrats.”

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Duncan Roy, born on July 8, 1960, is a renowned film director known for his unique artistic style and profound thematic insights. His works have won acclaim from audiences and critics alike. more

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