I don't know if there's a market for a tiny Asian superhero.
unknown, Time Out London, 19 April 2023 source ↗
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How would you describe yourself in three words?Originally asked
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Very silly boy.
Cheerful, sensitive, sassy.
Fairly decent bloke.
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