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Hugo Weaving

I don't think I'll ever escape the fact that I don't belong anywhere in particular. I've often dreamed about going back to Nigeria, but that's a very romantic notion. It's a hideous country to go to in reality.

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Hugo Weaving expresses a deep feeling of not fitting in or having a true home, which leaves him unsettled. Although he sometimes idealizes returning to Nigeria, he recognizes that the reality of the country is harsh and disappointing compared to his dreams.

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