John Hurt compares life to a mountain, with the climb and descent being equally enjoyable.

John Hurt compares life to a mountain, with the climb and descent being equally enjoyable.

John Hurt pursued an acting career despite once being told by his school headmaster that he would never make it as an actor.

John Hurt pursued an acting career despite once being told by his school headmaster that he would never make it as an actor.

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