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“I hate the way market forces try to separate us out in to the appropriate demographic - basically in order to sell us things. We need to find stories that we can enjoy together, not separately.”

Quote by Emma Thompson

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Emma Thompson is a distinguished British actress celebrated for her diverse and accomplished career in film and theater. Born on April 15, 1959, Thompson has been recognized with numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Howards End'. She is also known for her performances in 'Sense and Sensibility', 'The Remains of the Day', and 'Love Actually'. more

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