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“The minute you start to strategize too much, the more you start to think you're in control of your own fate. And you're not, really.”

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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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