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"I plant a lot of trees. I am a great believer in planting things for future generations. I loathe the now culture where you just live for today."

Penelope Keith, British Actress

Culture, Future, Generations, Now

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"I plant a lot of trees. I am a great believer in planting things for future generations. I loathe the now culture where you just live for today."

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"The character I play in Star Quality says acting is the be-all and end-all of her life. I'm not like that. I do enjoy working and I give every job my best shot but I never feel, What on Earth am I going to do now?"

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"I plant a lot of trees. I am a great believer in planting things for future generations. I loathe the now culture where you just live for today."

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