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Romeo is the most misunderstood character in literature, I think. He's hardcore to play because he's displaying the characteristics of Hamlet at the beginning, and, well, then everything else happens.
Alan Cumming
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Alan Cumming
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: January 27
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