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“In far Eastern Russia, there's just some towns that time has forgotten. I guess they used to maybe be industrial or something that are now there's just lots of rusty hulks of buildings and a lot of people wandering around, a lot of alcoholism and violence because people have got nothing to do and no work. Yet people were very generous.”

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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