I writhe when I see myself on the screen. I'm such a dreadf… - Peter Sellers

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I writhe when I see myself on the screen. I'm such a dreadfully clumsy hulking image. I say to myself, "Why doesn't he get off? Why doesn't he get off?" I mean, I look like such an idiot. Some fat awkward thing dredged up from some third-rate drama company. I must stop thinking about it, otherwise I shan't be able to go on working.

Peter Sellers

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Peter Sellers, CBE (born Richard Henry Sellers; 8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English film actor, comedian and singer.

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Birth Name: Richard Henry Sellers • Richard Henry Seller

Alternative Names: Peter Richard Henry Sellers

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