Gemma Arterton Quotes

• When I watch myself in movies I go, ‘My God.’

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• My mother, she had a very good attitude toward money. I’m very grateful for the fact that we had to learn to save. I used to get like 50 pence a week, and I’d save it for like five months. And then I’d spend it on Christmas presents. I’d save up like eight pounds. It’s nothing, but we did that.

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• I don’t go out and go to parties and do all of that.

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• Especially with girls, people always want to put them in little brackets.

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• I probably should get a bit more star-struck but I never do.

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• I was quite naughty at school.

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• I always thought I was going to end up an old spinster, with my cats and fur coats.

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• I love strange things; my favorite movies are weird, eclectic, and intriguing.

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• I actually had a cockney accent before I went to drama school. It’s softened up a bit.

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• I am terrible at video games and I am really competitive. And if I am not the best at something, I go absolutely crazy!

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Gemma Arterton (30)

Birth:	2nd February, 1986
Nationality:	British
Profession:	Actress

About

Gemma Christina Arterton was born in Gravesend, Kent, England. She is an English actress. She made her film debut in the comedy film St Trinian's in 2007. Her breakthrough role was in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace, playing Bond Girl Strawberry Fields, which won her an Empire Award for Best Newcomer. She graduated from Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2008. Her sister, Hannah Arterton, is also an actress. Her role in several films include: Three and Out, Tamara Drewe, Clash of the Titans, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Byzantium, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, and Runner Runner.

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