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“When I was young I became kind of a party animal. I had a massive crash. My health suffered. I was just overdoing it. That person could not be further from the one who emerged from that earlier experience. I regressed massively.”

Quote by Benedict Cumberbatch

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Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch, born in July 1976, is a talented voice actor from the United Kingdom. Renowned for his distinctive voice and exceptional acting skills, he has participated in numerous renowned voice-over projects in the film and television industry. more

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