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The notion of fate and destiny is a very Greek concept. Working in the theater you do think a lot about that, because as a storyteller you do think, 'At what point was this always going to happen and what part have I got a hand in being able to change things?'

Cate Blanchett

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Cate Blanchett
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: May 14
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