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“If I have to spend prolonged periods of time in a trailer, I go mad. Stuck in a metal box doing nothing, I lie there paralysed with boredom.”

Quote by Romola Garai

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Romola Garai is a renowned British actress, born on August 6, 1982. She is known for her exceptional performances in film and television, particularly for her roles in 'Love in the Time of Cholera' and 'Skins'. Garai has been praised for her versatile role choices and masterful acting skills. more

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