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Ambition Quote by Hugh Grant

“My grandmother was utterly convinced I'd wind up as the Archbishop of Canterbury. And, to be honest, I've never entirely ruled it out.” quote by Hugh Grant — Download Open image

“My grandmother was utterly convinced I'd wind up as the Archbishop of Canterbury. And, to be honest, I've never entirely ruled it out.”

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I play for high stakes and given an audience - there is no act too daring or too noble.

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There's nothing worse than a leader who lacks ambition.

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