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I'll wear it to bed, says Emma Thompson after award win at Hay Festival
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Actress Emma Thompson was awarded the Hay Festival Medal for Drama, where she discussed her lifelong love of literature and storytelling. She reflected on how her parents encouraged her intellectual curiosity and how books shaped her worldview.
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The event highlights the cultural significance of the Hay Festival and the influence of literature on prominent public figures.
Hay Festival: Actress Emma Thompson gets Medal for Drama award
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