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“I studied English literature at university, but for some reason we only spent one week on [Charles] Dickens, so I remember just trying to find the shortest book that I could find. I was like, "'Hard Times,' really great - it's short, that'll do it."”

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Felicity Jones is a British actress born on October 17, 1983. She is highly acclaimed for her performances in several notable films, including 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1'. more

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