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The speaker says she supports children's charities but is personally uncomfortable being around children. She acknowledges that this is not a flattering attitude, while also presenting it as honest.
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About Miriam Margolyes
British and Australian actress and comedian
Miriam Margolyes is a British and Australian actress and comedian. Born in 1941, she is known for character roles on film, television, and stage, and for a long career that has made her a familiar screen presence. She won the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress for playing Mrs Mingott in Martin Scorsese’s The Age of Innocence (1993). She also became widely known for portraying Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films from 2001 to 2011. In 2002, she was appointed OBE for services to drama.
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