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“I'm really a strong advocate of ageing because the messages that the media and advertising give to women infuriate me: ie that it's a bad thing to get old.”

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Sophia Myles is a British actress born on March 18, 1980. She has gained widespread acclaim for her outstanding performances in various television series and films, particularly for her roles in 'Doctor Who' and 'Spartacus'. more

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“I'm half-Welsh, half-Russian. My maternal grandmother is Russian. I've very much a mongrel, which is good in a way because it makes me quite a blank canvas.”

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“I'm very grateful that I have one of those faces that seems to blend back into the crowd. A lot of people pay lip service to wanting a normal life, but it's actually very important to me.”

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“I've chosen not to talk about my really private life to the press - I've never invited a huge amount of attention.”

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“I know so many acting careers that are deliberately kickstarted by a publicist placing a bit of rubbish in a newspaper. And I don't want that. If someone recognises me, I want it to be because they've seen me in something, not because they have seen me at something.”

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“What I do for a living means that people look at me. As an actress, you are scrutinized. You are not just dealing with your looks privately, you are on display. I have never been 100 percent comfortable in my own skin. I go through different phases. But I don't feel beautiful all the time, no.”

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“I don't want to be known for anything other than the fact that I play characters in movies.”

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“The culture of celebrity has become insane. It's all based on fantasy, and I find it creepy and disturbing.”

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“Because I never set out to be an actress, I always feel so lucky and grateful. There are so many people who are really desperate to be stars, and it was completely the opposite for me - I fell into it.”

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“I couldn't care less about walking down the red carpet in a pair of heels and a posh frock. I'd rather be in my pyjamas at home.”

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“Acceptance is not love. You love a person because he or she has lovable traits, but you accept everybody just because they're alive and human.”

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