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“The level of sacrifice in the world of dancing is incredibly intense, that work ethic if nothing else - get up, go to class, rehearsal, performance, get up, go to class - that's your life, and it's like that for a finite time, usually.”

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Anne-Marie Duff

Anne-Marie Duff is a British actress born on October 8, 1970. She is renowned for her outstanding performances in theater, television, and film, particularly for her roles in BBC series 'State of Play' and 'The Hour'. more

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