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My parents felt that acting was far too insecure. Don't ask me what made them think that painting would be more secure.
John Hurt
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John Hurt
Age: 77 †
Born: 1940
Born: January 22
Died: 2017
Died: January 27
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It would be difficult to have any unfulfilled ambitions because I don't have any ambitions. I've never been that kind of performer.
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We're all far too afraid of being so arrogant to say Either you can or you can't.
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