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“I suppose I am a frustrated musician so I annoy my family by playing guitar in the house. I used to be into acoustic stuff but my son Joseph is learning drums, so now I have an electric guitar and we play Metallica. We have an amp and a PA in the garage with his drum kit.”

Quote by Kevin McKidd

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Kevin McKidd, born on August 9, 1973, is a renowned television actor from Scotland. He has gained widespread popularity for his outstanding performances in various television series, with his most famous roles including Mark Antony in 'Rome' and Rory McCann in 'Game of Thrones'. more

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