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“Critics should be to actors what ornithologists are to birds: they can write all they want, but it shouldn't affect them.”

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John Simm
John Simm

John Simm is a British actor born on July 10, 1970. He is best known for his role as the Tenth Doctor in the popular TV series 'Doctor Who'. He has also starred in numerous other television shows and films. more

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