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All actors who have been around for a long time, which I have, and have been skint for long periods, which I have, find it difficult to turn down jobs. If I turn anything down my stomach turns over. I feel sick. It feels like gambling.

Bill Nighy

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Bill Nighy
Age: 74
Born: 1949
Born: December 12
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