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I get grumpy about the innate conservatism of our tastes I love bold theatre, and I get annoyed when a heritage piece is really successful.

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Romola Garai
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: August 6
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
Film Director
Stage Actor
Hong Kong SAR
China
Romola Sadie Garai
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Heritage
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