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“When I was 6 I thought that I wanted to be a musician - like a singer-songwriter. That's what I romantically envisioned for myself. But in reality the experience of getting into music was just the opposite. My parents signed me up for classical guitar lessons, which made for two years of the most depressing Wednesday evenings.”

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Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield, born on August 20, 1983, is a talented British actor. He has gained widespread recognition for his outstanding performances in various film and television projects, particularly for his roles in 'The Social Network' and 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'. more

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