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“I think it's always funny when you see kids do Shakespeare. When I was at school, I was in Hamlet. I played Claudius, who's supposed to be a 60-year-old man, and I was like 18. It's inherently ridiculous seeing 18-year-old boys with gray beards. That's always funny.”

Quote by Steve Coogan

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Steve Coogan is a British comedian, screenwriter, and producer, known for his distinctive humor and profound character portrayals. He began his career in the early 1990s, gaining attention for his role in the television series 'The Day Today'. Since then, he has starred in numerous television shows and films, including 'In the Loop', 'Philomena', and the 'The Trip' series. more

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