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“There is this miraculous thing I heard Hugh Grant talking about - the thing about screen acting is that you can read people's thoughts. You are trying to register something inside and usually the eyes in cinema are where you will register that.”

Quote by Toby Jones

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Toby Jones is a versatile British actor born on September 7, 1966. He has made a name for himself in film, television, and theater with his exceptional acting skills and diverse roles. more

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