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For example, Americans seem reluctant to take on Shakespeare because you don't think you're very good at it - which is rubbish. You're missing out here.
Alan Cumming
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Alan Cumming
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: January 27
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In my first year at drama school, I did this kids' show called 'Let's See.
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I like working on things that are very different and that involve different disguises.
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I don't feel I'm a compulsive person. I multitask. I'm really well-organised, and I have lots of people to help me.
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