"Fate destined me to play Fagin. It was the part of a lifetime, and I was the only actor to be in the stage production and in the film."

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"Fate destined me to play Fagin. It was the part of a lifetime, and I was the only actor to be in the stage production and in the film."

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"My portrayal of Fagin was all to do with my experience in comedy and revue."

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"My training was that you fill in the canvas where it needs colour and polishing. You start with the words on the first night and keep adding bits of business."

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"Now I can see I was at fault for not being more considerate, but when we were doing the show I didn't think it was my job to be considerate to other people."

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