A Quote by Romola Garai

When I was a child, I always wanted to be funny and to please people in my family. As you grow up that instinct becomes more refined, but it's still there.

Romola Garai

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Romola Garai
English - Actress
Born: August 6, 1982

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Philipp Meyer

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Sam Richardson

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Andrew Solomon

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Behati Prinsloo

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Mother Teresa

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Grizz Chapman

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Joanne Woodward

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