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“I go where the material is, and I feel like I'm looking for really strong directors. That's the key ingredient. There are some directors I would move the sun and earth for, or stop the rotation of the planets, just to work with them.”

Quote by Olivia Thirlby

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Olivia Thirlby is a British actress born on October 6, 1986. She is known for her outstanding performances in various television series and films, including 'Spartacus', 'Life of Pi', and 'X-Men: First Class'. Thirlby is praised for her versatile role choices and acting skills. more

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