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I think people enjoy The Lobster because people respond to original things, but I think they only respond to original things if they connect to some truths within us.

Colin Farrell

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Colin Farrell
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: May 31
Actor
Character Actor
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Dublin city
Colin James Farrell
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