Andy Serkis
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I just thought I was going to go into graphics and painting, which is what I wanted to do.
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A psychologist and then a diplomat.
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Edward Fox
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To be able to play the piano like Artur Schnabel.
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I just wanted to fulfil my potential.
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A vet, but I wasn’t smart enough.
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Not yet being able to sing in a free Cuba.
A song I wrote years ago called Remember Me With Love.
I’ve only done two and loved them both – one in the band, and the other as an interpreter in customs.
When I feel that I am unprepared. Before a show I always have nightmares that I go out on stage naked.
Art. We have some Picassos and Diego Riveras.
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