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I remembered a mantra that one of my teachers used to tell me at drama school, that every thought will pass across your face. Even if you're thinking about Shreddies the camera will read it.

Ruth Wilson

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Ruth Wilson
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: January 13
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Ashford
Middlesex
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I feel like male patriarchy generally has been about repressing female sexuality because it's scary.
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Even now, for women to be contemplating the act of ending their life is considered horrific because they are the giver of life. They're seen in a patriarchal society as the one who offers life and has to nurture a child and have a child within them. That's your only role.
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I come from the south, so you're useless and you're a bit pathetic. That's the first thing that the northerners think of you.
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My parents are desperate, they keep saying: 'Please stop doing these angsty roles make it easier for us.' So, yeah, I'd love to do some comedy.
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