Quote by Ian McShane

My dad was a football player - a soccer player - for Manchester United, and I loved playing football, but I also happened to be the guy in class who was pretty good at sight reading. My teacher gave me scripts, and I was very comfortable.

My dad was a football player - a soccer player - for Manches

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their dual interests in football (soccer) and acting. They mention how their father's career as a football player influenced their own love for the sport. However, the speaker also highlights their talent for sight reading and their comfort with scripts in acting class. This quote showcases the speaker's multifaceted abilities and hints at their potential future paths in either football or acting.

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