Mike Leigh: his work is important.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 April 2015 source ↗
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Who alive today do you admire most, and what draws you to them?Originally asked
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Anybody who invests the lion’s share of their time in helping others.
Burt Reynolds
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My son Quinton. He’s working behind the scenes in the picture biz and he’s done it all on his own.
King Charles III, because he’s working hard to save our planet.
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Words like achievement make me want to puke.
Worrying about my kids.
Now. It would be corny if I say why.
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