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18 quotes by James Nesbitt

James Nesbitt (born 15 January 1965) is an actor, presenter and comedian from Northern Ireland. Born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Nesbitt grew up in the nearby village of Broughshane, before moving to Coleraine, County Londonderry. He wanted to become a teacher like his father, so he began a degree in French at the University of Ulster. He dropped out after a year when he decided to become an actor, and transferred to the Central School of...
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My mother taught me what it is to have a sense of humour; my dad, who was a headmaster, everything you need to know about hard work. My dad is the... →

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It's ridiculous, but it's horrible going bald. Anyone who says it isn't is lying.

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Ours was a very progressive Protestant family, but my parents were God-loving rather than God-fearing. We went to church, and I still go with my mum... →

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I'm not strong-willed enough or unkind enough... or maybe simply not wise enough to tell a journalist that a subject is out of bounds.

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Funnily enough, Northern Ireland is a great example of where politics can win over conflict. The decision to down arms and follow a political path... →

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Like the character I played in 'Jekyll', we all have different masks we put on for different occasions. As much as we all want to lead decent... →

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The thing to remember is that the work comes first, and not to get distracted by anything else. If you keep focused on the work, everything else will... →

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I never forget that I'm extremely fortunate.

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I spend my money on holidays and eating out, and it allows me to be generous.

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I thought I was God's gift to mankind and the greatest Irishman since George Best.

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I was one of the many kids in Northern Ireland who grew up in the countryside and had an idyllic childhood well away from the Troubles.

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I'd be a very easy therapist's subject.

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I'm not an actor who is often asked to be in period things.

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