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“Quick dinner with ... Ang [Lee] and his wife Jane who's visiting with the children for a while. We talked about her work as a microbiologist and the behaviour of the epithingalingie under the influence of cholesterol. She's fascinated by cholesterol. Says it's very beautiful: bright yellow. She says Ang is wholly uninterested. He has no idea what she does. I check this out for myself. 'What does Jane do?' I ask. 'Science,' he says vaguely.”

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Book:The Sense and Sensibility Screenplay and Diaries: Bringing Jane Austen's Novel to Film
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The Sense and Sensibility Screenplay and Diaries: Bringing Jane Austen's Novel to Film

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Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson

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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