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London has always been a haven for victims of cruelty, and been improved by them. Yet I can see it changing now. Outsiders are demonised, there are little bits of legislation, people are scared.

Emma Thompson

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Emma Thompson
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: April 15
Actor
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Dame Emma Thompson
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