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“My background is somewhat unusual, as I trained to be a ballet dancer. I worked in the theatre for eight or nine years as a contemporary dancer. But as an actor one does read Shakespeare and does try to learn the classics.”

Quote by William Kempe

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William Kempe
William Kempe

William Kempe, an English actor active from 1560 to 1603, is renowned as one of the most outstanding comedians of the Elizabethan era. His unique performance style and sense of humor left a lasting impression on the theatrical world. more

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