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I do mostly British projects, and for family reasons and life reasons Britain's my home, where I have a lovely garden.

Janet McTeer

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Janet McTeer
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: May 8
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Newcastle
British
Projects
Garden
Family
Home
Mostly
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Britain
Life
Lovely
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