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I think that London is very much like that. I find there's humour in the air and people are interesting. And I think that it's a place which is constantly surprising. The worst thing about it? I think it can be smug and aggressive.

Colin Firth

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Colin Firth
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: September 10
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Colin Andrew Firth
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