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“Because technically actors are just public servants really. They just tell stories because people need to be told stories. That's all it is. And yet we get treated as though we're important.”

Quote by James McAvoy

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James McAvoy is a British actor born on April 21, 1979. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Mystique in the X-Men film series. McAvoy's acting career began on stage, and he has since achieved significant success in film and television. more

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Source: Encyclopedia of Humor