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I have to write for everyone. What really fascinates me is how you make films or make stories that can genuinely be shared by different groups.

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Emma Thompson
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: April 15
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Any problem, big or small, within a family, always seems to start with bad communication. Someone isn't listening.
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British aren't really known for their physical loveliness but firemen, generally speaking, are gorgeous.
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