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“I know if I had the chance of going aboard the Titanic in those days, I would have gone - I know I would have. I adore going on the Queen Mary - I think it's the only way to travel from New York.”

Quote by Celia Imrie

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Celia Imrie is a British actress known for her comedic roles in film and television. Born on July 15, 1952, she has gained recognition for her performances in various British films and television series. more

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“I love not knowing what's going to happen next. With work, you never know. You rehearse and strive and get it right sometimes, and still you never know. Some people are like that with their marriages. They work and strive and labour and toil at them. God, what a bore! What an unromantic bore!”

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