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“I try not to think retrospectively. It's important, as an artist, to look forward, always. I do try to take work that involves some challenge. If you approach a piece of work and you're going, "Yeah, yeah, I can do that," then that's kind of a red flag.”

Quote by Cillian Murphy

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Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor born on May 25, 1976. He gained widespread recognition for his role as the Joker in 'The Dark Knight' and has received numerous award nominations for his outstanding performances in various film and television projects. more

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