Charles Dance
British actor
To still be working.
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Being married for 17 years and having two amazing children.
The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 April 2025 source ↗
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Surviving this world.
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A loving father and wonderful husband, and the best actor of my generation!
If it scares you, do it.
Instead of saying, “I tripped up”, you have to use the words, “I had a fall.”
First, I wanted to be a historian, then a drummer, and after that I just wanted to be employed. And I still do.
Chaotic, daft and loving.
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