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“I'm probably not very funny. The scripts just don't come in, or the ones that do aren't that good. I suppose I'm just an old drama queen, really.”

Quote by Ray Winstone

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Ray Winstone is a British film actor, born on February 19, 1957 in London. He is renowned for his exceptional performances in crime and noir films. Winstone began his acting career in the 1980s, initially appearing in television roles. His film debut was in 'The Big Sleep' in 1980. more

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