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“It's not funny at all that we do all that advertising for children. Why is advertising for children allowed? What possible reason can there be for having those effing adverts on TV for all this crap that's made by poor people in poor countries that we sell our children who have too much?”

Quote by Emma Thompson

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Emma Thompson is a distinguished British actress celebrated for her diverse and accomplished career in film and theater. Born on April 15, 1959, Thompson has been recognized with numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Howards End'. She is also known for her performances in 'Sense and Sensibility', 'The Remains of the Day', and 'Love Actually'. more

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