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The films I've made for children have been my hardest work, my best, because kids deserve the best.
Emma Thompson
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Emma Thompson
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: April 15
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Well, I met Sandy Bullock at an awards thing a couple years ago, and she said to me, “If I were gay, you’d be the one.” I said, “I’m there!”
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Got up this morning and could not find my glasses. Finally had to seek assistance. Kate [Winslet] found them inside a flower arrangement.
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I've never been on the cover of Empire. I'm very bitter. I've got an award but now I feel sad and cross.
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I have a lot of people to thank but they're none of them here so I'm not going to bother.
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