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“I don't think it's aiming at gags, I think the humour is woven into it. It's part of how the characters operate and how they deal with disaster because they're worldly enough to have a bit of irony and wryness about their own circumstances. So, I think the humour comes out of that.”

Quote by Colin Firth

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Colin Firth is a renowned British film actor, best known for his Academy Award-winning performance in 'The King's Speech'. His career spans a variety of film and television roles, including 'Pride and Prejudice', 'Atonement', and 'The Goldfinch'. more

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