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Filming is completely - was totally new to me ... I had a movie career which wasn't supposed to be, so I couldn't be more thrilled. For those who work, parts seem to get more interesting.

Judi Dench

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Judi Dench
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: December 9
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I started off as a theatre designer, and by some extraordinary circumstance I saw something in Stratford-upon-Avon, and realized that that's the kind of design I want, but also that that's the kind of designer I'll never be.
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I think you should take your job seriously, but not yourself - that is the best combination.
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