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“I think the difference between finding happiness, or moments of happiness, is how you choose to interpret things. That's a rather shocking responsibility. That we're responsible for our own happiness. It's not those around us.”

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Natascha McElhone

Natascha McElhone is a British actress born on December 14, 1969. She is renowned for her performances in films such as 'The Tree of Life' and 'Memento', which have garnered widespread acclaim. more

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“My grandparents never understood why my mother Noreen chose such exotic names for her children: Damon and me. My granny insisted on calling my brother Dermot - a good Irish name - until she died; I was just known as wee one.”

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