Actor Quote by Kelly Macdonald

“The people on programmes like 'Made in Chelsea' just want to be celebrities. It's so depressing. No proper actor has that as a goal. I'm striving for longevity in my career.” quote by Kelly Macdonald — Download Open image

“The people on programmes like 'Made in Chelsea' just want to be celebrities. It's so depressing. No proper actor has that as a goal. I'm striving for longevity in my career.”

Kelly Macdonald

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