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“I was forced to make the decision between art and music which are the only two things I liked as opposed to being able to do them both because that's what I was interested in.”

Quote by Ewan McGregor

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Ewan McGregor, born on March 31, 1971, is a British actor known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 'Star Wars' franchise. He began his acting career in theater before transitioning to film and television. McGregor's notable works include 'Atonement', 'The Da Vinci Code', and 'Trainspotting'. more

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