Hayley Atwell
British American actress
Everything’s disappointing when it loses its shine. I’ve lowered my expectations.
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Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?
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What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
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America – there are too many Americans.
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The X Factor (wondering about song choices) and watching TV. I’m a night person, and don’t go to sleep until 3am or 4am.
I just wanted to work in music. I didn’t want a real job.
I’m always happy. Ask Simon Cowell: he says if I had a tail, I’d wag it.
I have a Maserati. I love pop art and I collect Warhol, Hirst and Hockney.
More exercise. Maybe I should join a gym, but I’ve never been to one.
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