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“Really Edward Teach, Blackbeard, was actually tall, so he was literally larger than life and so he knew that and actually the more you read about him, you realize that he actually respected and knew about the theatricality and he'd rather take a ship by threatening and having the power of his personality and the threat of the oncoming danger to sway the ship to just acquiesce and just give up their cargo and so none of his crew got hurt and they would just take their bounty and he wouldn't have to kill anybody, but of course he earned that reputation, so he was no saint.”

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Ray Stevenson, born on May 25, 1964, is a British film actor known for his outstanding performances in historical and adventure-themed works. He has gained recognition for his roles in both films and television series, particularly in the genres of history and adventure. more

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