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“In England we only make films about the working class or the aristocracy.”

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Nigel Cole, born in 1959, is a renowned film director known for his unique style and profound insight into human nature. His works have won him great acclaim in the film industry, with a rich experience in directing various successful films. more

“Amongst my friends, I am known as the most cynical person they know - I'm incredibly cynical. I don't believe in God, I don't believe in the supernatural, I don't believe in anything! And I'm terribly cynical, and somehow or other, all three of my films and much of my television work has been rather sentimental, and 'heartwarming'.”

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Author:Nigel Cole

“I can't find anything wrong with Ashton Kutcher. I think he's great. It's odd that in America there's a very mixed reaction to him. I think those that have only seen him on 'Punk'd' or 'That 70s Show' get him wrong. There's much more to him than those characters or that persona he plays in those shows.”

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Author:Nigel Cole

“I think films about men are often about characters who don't want to express their feelings. You're supposed to kind of admire them for not expressing their feelings. And I feel that's a bit dull. Women's stories often have stronger emotional content, which I enjoy doing. What I really love doing is mixing that with humor.”

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“I'm not making films for middle aged journalists, who are mostly men. I make films that hopefully entertain people, where they can learn something about life.”

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Author:Nigel Cole

“In the States everyone aspires to be middle class. It's so engrained into the American psyche: As long as you work hard you're going to be rich some day. The history of Britain is that if you're born working class, you're going to stay there, although that is changing.”

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Author:Nigel Cole

“The popular image that Hollywood is ruined by difficult prima donna actors is nonsense. They're certainly very nice to directors. I can't say the same about producers, who I found difficult, paranoid, and certifiably insane, mostly.”

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“I always assumed I would leave drama school and do 'Lady Macbeth' and all sorts of serious things. It just didn't happen.”

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Author:Olivia Colman

“I always assumed I'd be a terribly patient mum but it turns out I'm not!”

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“I'm not exactly an angry young person.”

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Author:Renee Fleming

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