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“I have this horrific thing where I'm really bad with names and faces. I have an appalling memory. Someone will come up to me in the street and go, 'Eddie!', and I'll try and give myself time by going into overdrive, 'Hey, hi! Nice to see you!' and start a whole conversation because I can't distinguish between who I know and who I don't.”

Quote by Eddie Redmayne

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Eddie Redmayne, born on January 6, 1982, is a highly talented British actor. He gained widespread attention for his role in the film 'Hannibal', and won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'The Danish Girl'. Redmayne's performances are deeply appreciated by audiences, and he has demonstrated exceptional acting skills in numerous films. more

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