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Acting has always existed alongside my normal life. It's been a case of learning on the job. I've worked in so many styles, with so many people, so I've picked bits up from everyone and everything.

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Felicity Jones
Age: 40
Born: 1983
Born: October 17
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Birmingham
West Midlands
Felicity Rose Hadley Jones
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I want to be paid fairly for the work that I'm doing. That's what every single woman around the world wants.
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