“I'm still Sean that me mates went to school with, not Sean the film star. And that's the way I prefer to be.”

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He is saying he wants to stay the same person his friends knew from school, rather than letting fame change how he sees himself. He prefers ordinary familiarity over being treated like a celebrity.

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Originally said in English.

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About Sean Bean

English actor

Sean Bean is an English actor, known for work in film and television. Over his career he has received several honours, including three BAFTA TV Awards, a Critics' Choice Award, an Actor Award and an International Emmy Award. He is best known for a screen career that has moved between major films and television roles. The awards attached to his name reflect a long, widely recognised body of work across both mediums.

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