61-892: Danial John Dyer (born 24 July 1977) is an English actor and presenter. Dyer's breakthrough role was as Moff in Human Traffic (1999), with other notable roles Billy the Limpet in Mean Machine (2001) and as Tommy Johnson in The Football Factory (2004). Following the success of The Football Factory , Dyer was often typecast in "hard man" roles, although it was this image that allowed him to present The Real Football Factories , its spin-off, The Real Football Factories International and Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men . Dyer has also worked in theatre, having appeared in three plays written by Harold Pinter , with whom he had
122-597: A sequel when he had only been paid a nominal fee for the first film. Simm said that he only appeared in Human Traffic because of Kerrigan's involvement. While the original 99m 21s cinema version runs to 95m 21s on video due to PAL speed-up , the Remixed version runs to 95m 30s The Real Football Factories The Real Football Factories is a documentary series shown on the Bravo television channel in
183-435: A " director's cut ", it was the work of producer Allan Niblo , Kerrigan's tutor and "mentor" at film school. Niblo removed from the titles all shots of the 1994 anti- Criminal Justice and Public Order Act demonstration and subsequent riot, thus eliminating the implicit political element of the original. He also cut the more anti-royalist second verse of the spoof national anthem, and all references to Moff, played by Dyer, being
244-539: A "poster boy" for the campaign to stop it. Dyer resides in Debden, Essex . He began dating Joanne Mas in 1992 but they separated after the birth of their first daughter, future television personality Dani Dyer , in 1996. They began dating other people, but soon started an affair with each other and decided to reconcile. Dyer and Mas eventually married on 3 September 2016, after she proposed to him in March 2015. They also have
305-532: A Sky series. In 2010, in his capacity as a celebrity agony uncle , Dyer wrote in Zoo that a young male reader could get over his recent breakup with a woman by "going on a rampage with the boys" or to "cut your ex's face, and then no one will want her". The comment was widely criticised by the media and the public, including the chief executive of the Fawcett Society , Ceri Goddard. Dyer later claimed that he
366-626: A TV documentary series on Bravo , for which he travels, in the former throughout the United Kingdom and in the latter throughout the world, to meet and interview football club fans and hooligans. In Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men , "a gritty and hard-hitting documentary series that sees him venturing into the dark depths of the British underworld and hunting down some of the most notorious and feared men in Britain today", began airing on Bravo in
427-660: A West Ham fan himself, meets with Cass Pennant , former top boy of West Ham's infamous Inter City Firm (the ICF). The firm takes its name from the InterCity trains utilised by the firm to travel to away games. Pennant describes the ICF's introduction of calling cards which would be served upon members of opposing firms. The episode also discusses the Cockney Rejects , which the ICF followed during its tours around England. Two of
488-520: A casual drug dealer. Dyer went on to star in other Niblo produced films, notably The Football Factory . He added previously deleted scenes about Jip's internal struggles over his mother's prostitution, and another where the female leads play aliens, creating a film slightly less concerned with the politics and active promulgation of the Class-A Ecstasy & MDMA drug culture endemic in the 1990s, and more about coming of age struggles informed by
549-621: A close friendship. In 2013, Dyer joined the cast of the BBC soap opera EastEnders , in the role of Mick Carter . He had previously turned down a role in 2009 and, in his 2010 autobiography Straight Up , said he would not join the cast until he was "fat, bald and fifty". He won the Serial Drama Performance award at the National Television Awards in 2015, 2016, and 2019. From 2019 until 2022, he presented
610-472: A director capacity. In an edition of UK gay lifestyle magazine Attitude , actor Danny Dyer spoke about the film being partly inspired by the 1995 BBC television drama Loved Up (which also featured an early appearance from Lena Headey ), and which had similar themes to the film. Much of the film was shot in Cardiff , where the film also takes place. Nina's workplace, a fictionalised McDonald's ,
671-476: A football player in the second series of Hotel Babylon ; and as Matt Costello in what was supposed to be the pilot episode for Breathless , a BBC two-part television series in development from BBC Northern Ireland , renamed first Blood Rush and then Kiss of Death , when it premiered on BBC One as a one-part drama on 26 May 2008. Beginning in 2007, Dyer became the presenter of The Real Football Factories and The Real Football Factories International ,
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#1732801337597732-399: A group of younger partygoers he has spent the night with and make their way home. On returning home, some of the group's issues are mended whilst some are thrown into sharper relief. Jip makes love with Lulu, overcoming his sexual problems. Koop and Nina's argument is resolved. Lee has made it through the weekend without any of his concerns being realised. Moff, however, is still caught up in
793-426: A history documentary, titled Danny Dyer's Right Royal Family . The two-part series premiered on BBC One on 23 January 2019. Also that year, Dyer co-presented True Love or True Lies on MTV alongside daughter Dani , as well as beginning his presenting role on The Wall on BBC One. After he announced his departure from EastEnders, it was subsequently confirmed that Dyer would also be leaving The Wall. Dyer
854-721: A house party and they are seen cutting up a line of white powder. They are never actually shown snorting it, but nonchalantly rub it into their gums during a discussion. Later at the same party Nina and Lulu are seen sharing a spliff on a balcony and Ernie, one of the protagonist's in Howard Marks' monologue 'Spliff Politics' is also seen smoking a large spliff. The film generated mixed reviews, garnering 59% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes . Film critic Colm Keaveny proclaimed this film to be Danny Dyer's "finest hour", and Irish critic James Murphy called Dyer's performance "truly remarkable". The film garnered 11 international awards and
915-833: A mere £747 during its opening weekend. Dyer has performed on stage, most notably in two plays written and directed by 2005 Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter : as the Waiter in the London première of Celebration (2000), at the Almeida Theatre , which transferred to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts , in New York, as part of the Harold Pinter Festival held there in July and August 2001; and as Foster in
976-638: A new play called Kurt and Sid in London's West End at the Trafalgar Studios . Dyer is the voice of Kent Paul in the video games Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002) and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004). He also appears in The Twang 's 2007 video for "Two Lovers". I Believe in UFOs: Danny Dyer , a documentary that sees Dyer journey to various "UFO hotspots" in the UK and
1037-455: A new show, The Real Football Factories International , which looks at football firms worldwide. In September 2007 Virgin Media released a spoof version of the show starring comedian Terry Alderton as Danny Dire . The series begins by briefly outlining the history of football hooliganism from the rise of skinhead culture in London during the 1960s and 70s through the casual movement in
1098-506: A passive participation in it. Kerrigan only learnt about the project two weeks before the release was due. He explained: "I joke about it. How I signed over the copyright (to Niblo) for a pound and then never even saw the pound. When I finished I was £25,000 in debt. I've never made a penny from the film. Legally I don't have a leg to stand on, but I signed the contract because I was very naive and very broke. Now I'm just broke." No longer able to afford living in London, where he had moved after
1159-454: A rampage after losing to Birmingham City . Over 100 police officers were injured. In another incident following an FA Cup match at Luton , over 700 seats were torn from the stands and thrown onto the pitch. Tommy Robinson of Luton's Mig Crew comments on taking on not only members of Millwall, but the firms of other London clubs as well including Arsenals Gooners . The episode also covers Millwall's long-time rivals , West Ham United. Dyer,
1220-803: A second autobiography titled The World According to Danny Dyer: Life Lessons from the East End . Human Traffic Human Traffic is a 1999 British-Irish independent coming of age comedy-drama film written and directed by Justin Kerrigan . A cult film of the Cool Cymru era of arts in Wales , it stars John Simm , Lorraine Pilkington , Shaun Parkes , Danny Dyer , and Nicola Reynolds . Exploring themes of coming of age, and drug and nightclub cultures, as well as relationships , Human Traffic includes scenes provoking social commentary and
1281-483: A second daughter and a son. Dyer has been open about his drug use. In his autobiography, he stated, "I've always taken drugs and I probably always will, but there's a difference between having the odd crafty bump up the snout as a reward for a job well done and letting it rule your life." He has advocated for the legalisation of cocaine because he argues that banning it has not worked. A lifelong football fan, Dyer supports West Ham United . In December 2007, he became
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#17328013375971342-439: Is Dyer's film debut, and references another drug culture film of the era, Trainspotting . With an original budget of £340,000, the production eventually came in for £2.2 million; the film was a financial success, grossing £2.5 million in the UK alone, also enjoying good VHS and DVD sales. Human Traffic has achieved cult status , especially amongst subcultures such as the rave culture . A sequel, entitled Revolution ,
1403-557: Is a prostitute; Koop's father lives in a fantasy world under residential psychiatric care since his wife left him. Moff still lives at home and is shown as being in continual tension with his father and embarrassed when he is caught masturbating by his mother. The family relationships of the female leads are explored in less detail, although one scene portrays Lulu giving only limited details of her weekend to an uncle and aunt who are dressed as clergy. At least one contemporary review suggests that these relationships are not adequately explored in
1464-548: Is known for his " bad boy " or " hard man " roles in film. Dyer's first film role was in Human Traffic (1999). His subsequent movie work includes Mel Smith 's High Heels and Low Lifes (2001) and starring roles in Borstal Boy (2000), Mean Machine (2002) and in four films by the British film director Nick Love : Goodbye Charlie Bright (2001); The Football Factory (2004); The Business (2005); and Outlaw (2007). Among other film roles, he also appeared as
1525-518: Is shown not enjoying her college experience. All the characters identify strongly with the 1990s counter-culture: all are drug users to a greater or lesser extent; Jip idolises Bill Hicks ; Koop dreams of being a DJ; Moff's bedroom is festooned with anti-establishment posters. Lulu gives an extended speech about her individuality whilst Nina revels in becoming unemployed. Jip concludes his narration by saying "We're all fucked up in our own way, y'know, but we're all doing it together. We're freestylin' on
1586-582: Is where the Sunday pub scene was filmed, and Jip and Lulu's Sunday night walk home was also filmed in St Mary's Street. Inter-generation alienation is a significant theme of the film including being directly referenced in a pub scene in which the main, minor and bit players sing a revised version of the national anthem of the United Kingdom 38 minutes into the film. Many of the characters have family troubles which cause conflict with family members. Jip's mother
1647-524: The United Kingdom and created by Zig Zag Productions . The show looks at the in-depth life of football hooligans and hooligan firms . Interviews are conducted with past and present hooligans. The presenter of the show, Danny Dyer , also starred in the film The Football Factory . During the series Dyer visits Yorkshire, Scotland, The Midlands, North West England and London to meet up with and interview hooligans. On 25 May 2007 Bravo broadcast
1708-442: The "vibe, the venues and the mood" of the dance movement from the 1988–89 " Second Summer of Love " to the film's release in 1999. In the first 25 minutes, Lee, the 17-year-old brother of central character Nina, enthuses "I am about to be part of the chemical generation " and lists, using the slang of the period, a series of drugs that he might use later that night. The film is narrated by Simm, features numerous cameo appearances ,
1769-678: The 1991 "Summer of Love" flashback sequence. As a result of various cuts, the US version runs to 84m 14s, compared to the original 99m 21s, losing just over 15 minutes of footage, in addition to the numerous re-dubs. Certain scenes also feature different music from the original UK version. On 21 October 2002, distributors VCI announced the DVD release of Human Traffic Remixed , promising a "modernised" soundtrack with new contemporary (2002) tracks, previously cut scenes, and "state-of-the-art CGI effects." On 18 October The Guardian revealed that rather than being
1830-481: The BBC announced that Dyer had been cast in EastEnders from Christmas 2013, as Mick Carter , the new landlord of The Queen Victoria pub. After he began appearing as Mick, Dyer revealed that he had been offered and had turned down the part of Carl White , who was eventually played by Daniel Coonan . In February 2017, it was announced that Dyer would be taking a "short break" from EastEnders . In January 2022, it
1891-611: The BBC game show The Wall . Danial John Dyer was born in the Custom House area of London on 24 July 1977, the son of Christine (née Meakin) and Antony Dyer. He has a younger brother, Tony (born 1979), and sister, Kayleigh (born 1986). His parents split up when he was nine and he was raised by his mother in Custom House. He began acting when he was a teen, and was bullied at school so badly by his peers that he lied about taking acting classes. In 2016, Dyer's family history
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1952-545: The British horror film The Asphyx , but it failed to secure production finance and was indefinitely shelved. Dyer co-starred with Anna Walton in Deviation , a British dark thriller written and directed by J. K. Amalou. In 2012, Dyer played the lead role in Ray Cooney 's Run for Your Wife . Upon release in 2013, it was savaged by critics, who described it as one of the worst British films of all time. The film took in
2013-554: The Seymour family's assertion to be descended from Edward III (Dyer's 25th generation ancestor), the line can be traced back to William the Conqueror and Charlemagne . In response, geneticist Adam Rutherford argued that an English person being descended from a Plantagenet king was "not remarkable", musing that "almost every Briton" can claim such descent. Dyer was discovered at a local school by an agent who auditioned him for
2074-558: The US in hope of experiencing a UFO sighting, was broadcast on BBC Three on 26 January 2010. In 2016, he appeared in drag in the Lucy Rose music video for "Nebraska". In 2020, he began co-hosting Sorted with the Dyers , a podcast alongside daughter Dani. In 2021, along with Will Mellor , Dyer recorded a new version of " Vindaloo " for NHS Charities. In January 2022, Dyer quit EastEnders so that he could accept an offer to appear on
2135-595: The United Kingdom on 20 October 2008. In April 2009, he turned down a role in EastEnders , claiming that although he thought the role sounded good, he did not think he could cope with the pressure of additional publicity. In February 2012, Dyer appeared as a paramedic in an episode of Casualty . In March 2013, Dyer appeared as a guest on Celebrity Juice . Dyer appeared in the sixth series of Hollyoaks Later in October 2013, as The White Man. On 1 October 2013,
2196-621: The band's members, Mick Geggus and Jeff Turner, described how during one show in Birmingham , it kicked off between the band and opposing fans. Moving on to Chelsea, Dyer meets with Jason Marriner, a former "respected lad" with the Chelsea Headhunters . Marriner was sentenced to six years for football-related offences. Following his sentence, he became something of a celebrity among many of Chelsea's fans, signing autographs and holding audiences with where he discussed his days with
2257-440: The buckle wheel of life, trapped in a world of internal dialogue. Like Bill Hicks said: 'It's an insane world, but I'm proud to be part of it.'" Although there is significant dialogue about drug use contained in the film (specifically MDMA (ecstasy), marijuana , and one sarcastic discussion about heroin and crack cocaine ), the only drug use by main characters is a scene where Jip and Koop are having an intimate conversation at
2318-671: The chairman of Kent League side Greenwich Borough after appointed by club president, fellow actor Tamer Hassan . He said, "I just love football and the chance of being involved with a club is like a dream come true." The appointment was actually a publicity stunt to raise the profile of the club. In 2016, Dyer travelled to Sierra Leone to take part in Sport Relief . He said, "I don't know what to expect when I go over there, but I'm hoping that it will make some kind of difference. It's an honour to be asked." In 2011, Dyer released an autobiography titled Straight Up . In 2016, he released
2379-706: The character Steve in Christopher Smith 's Severance (2006); as Hayden in Adulthood (2008); and as himself in the feature documentary Tattoos: A Scarred History . In 2008, he finished filming his roles as Pete and Tom in City Rats and 7 Lives , respectively. April 2009 saw the straight to DVD release of City Rats . Later that year, Dyer completed filming on Jack Said , a Brit noir thriller in which he played Nathan alongside Ashlie Walker , Terry Stone , David O'Hara and Simon Phillips , which
2440-434: The club scene. The ensemble then joins a house party , where Lulu and Jip finally kiss and attempt unsuccessfully to make love; whereas the established couple, Koop and Nina, fight over Koop's perceptions about her behaviour. Later, as expected by the group, "what goes up must come down" sets in as the effects of their drug use begin to hit home leaving them coping with feelings of anxiety and paranoia . They recover Lee from
2501-421: The film along with producer Allan Niblo , Kerrigan's teacher and "mentor" at Newport film school . Kerrigan wanted the film to be as realistic as possible in depicting young people's lives in contemporary Britain, as well as realistically portraying drug culture and club culture, both walks of life in which Kerrigan had experience. Kerrigan based much of the film on his own exploits, and eventually took over in
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2562-405: The film's release, Kerrigan was preparing to return to his native Cardiff. Although shot on a budget of £340,000 and UK box office taking of £2.5 million, Niblo maintained that the film had not made a profit, stating: "the investment is still unrecouped." John Simm was highly critical of the new release, describing it as "cynical exploitation" and complained of Niblo's attempts to get him to appear in
2623-559: The film. The film is also indifferent to the work ethic. Jip works at a clothing retail outlet and is comedically represented as a ' wage slave '; particularly in a scene where he is shown being anally raped by his boss, who has a barcode on his forehead and forcibly covers Jip's mouth with a £20 note. Nina has similar misgivings about her job at a fast-food restaurant where all the employees are shown bodypopping robotically and she quits her work following sexual harassment. Moff argues with his father about preferring to be unemployed whilst Lulu
2684-532: The firm. At Tottenham, Dyer met with Trevor Tanner, a member of the Spurs' " Yid Army ". Tanner describes how " Yid " was (and continues to be) used as a derogatory term by opposition fans, referencing the Tottenham area 's historical roots as a Jewish community. Over time, however, the firm adopted the term as its own. Tanner also describes how he was imprisoned for three years following a violent confrontation with
2745-416: The journalists in which she says she is looking forward to getting into some "hardcore Richard and Judy " becoming "hardcore Jerry Springer "; and Jip's allusion to Only Fools and Horses with "he who dares, Rodders," being rendered as "he Who Dares Wins ". Other material was simply cut, including Lulu dumping her boyfriend; most of Koop's conversation with his father in the psychiatric hospital ; and
2806-522: The late 1970s and 80s. The episode then turns to the firms of four major clubs in London: Millwall , West Ham United , Chelsea , and Tottenham Hotspur . Dyer meets with Ginger Bob, a member of Millwall's F-Troop , one of the first firms chronicled by the media. Ginger Bob describes how F-Troop was willing to charge an entire terrace of opposition fans with as few as 10 or 20 boys. During one incident in 2002 , 900 Millwall supporters went on
2867-486: The need for a weekend escape from the banality and misery of their daily lives. Jip is suffering from sexual anxiety brought on by a series of unsuccessful liaisons. Koop, Jip's best friend, is jealous of his girlfriend Nina's happy and care-free nature. Nina is being sexually harassed in a job she had no choice but to take after having failed a college interview. Lulu, Jip's best female friend and "dropping partner", has suffered infidelity in her last 3 relationships. Moff,
2928-427: The newest member of the group having met Jip at a warehouse party after moving from London to Cardiff, is an unemployed slacker who works as a small-time dealer, despite his father being a senior policeman. The five friends become very close, take drugs such as cannabis , ecstasy and cocaine , and "live for the weekend". The film follows the antics of the five friends as well as various characters they meet along
2989-433: The paranoia caused by his extensive drug use. He argues with his parents again and is seen walking alone around Cardiff feeling depressed . However, Moff joins his friends for an end of the weekend drink and having raged about his obsession with drugs is soon joking about his addiction with his friends. The film finishes with Jip and Lulu kissing in the street. 25 years old at the time, Welsh filmmaker Justin Kerrigan wrote
3050-686: The part of Martin Fletcher in the Granada Television series Prime Suspect 3 (1993), beginning his acting career at 16. He also appeared on television in episodes of Cadfael (1994), A Touch of Frost (1995), Loved Up (1995), Thief Takers (1996), Highlander and Soldier Soldier (both 1997). His many other television roles include appearances in the 2003 Channel 4 drama Second Generation , directed by John Sen; as Malcolm, main character Michelle's stepfather, in Skins ; as
3111-667: The revival of No Man's Land (1975), at the Royal National Theatre , in London, during 2001 and 2002. In March 2008, he played Joey in a revival of Pinter's The Homecoming (1964), directed by Michael Attenborough , at the Almeida Theatre, in London. He also performed in Peter Gill 's play Certain Young Men (1999) in London. From 9 September 2009 to 3 October 2009, Dyer appeared as Sid Vicious in
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#17328013375973172-576: The scene 'Puffin' the Herb' was by Mad Doctor X . The version of the film released in the United States was heavily edited to remove certain British cultural references and terminology that it was presumably felt American audiences would be unable to identify with or understand. These are mostly in the form of re-dubbed dialogue, such as Jip saying that he and Lulu "recently became dropping partners" being changed to "clubbing partners"; Nina's speech to
3233-411: The use of archive footage to provide political commentary . The plot revolves around five twenty-something friends and their wider work and social circle, the latter devotees of the club scene, taking place over the course of a drug-fuelled weekend in Cardiff , Wales . A central feature is the avoidance of moralising about the impact of 1990s dance lifestyle; instead the film concentrates on recreating
3294-458: The way. They go to pubs and clubs on Friday, taking along Nina's 17-year-old brother Lee whose waning enthusiasm for his first drugs experience is played out in a debate between Jip and a doctor. Jip gives up his ticket to Lulu, whom he has talked into coming out and is forced to talk his way into the club as the group are a ticket short. The club scene is then examined through a series of cameos including two attempts by older journalists to understand
3355-463: Was announced in April 2019 and was due for release at an unknown date, with Dyer, Parkes and Reynolds due to reprise their roles. However Justin Kerrigan, the writer and director of Human Traffic , confirmed in 2024 that he will never make the sequel. The film is an ensemble piece in which the five protagonists plan, enjoy and come down from a weekend out in Cardiff ; all motivated at least in part by
3416-574: Was announced that Dyer had quit EastEnders after over eight years in the role of Mick. In June 2018, Dyer appeared as a guest panellist on Good Evening Britain , a one-off spin-off show of Good Morning Britain , to discuss Britain's exit from the European Union . Dyer described it as a "mad riddle that no one knows what it is" and called former Prime Minister David Cameron a "twat". In August 2018, Dyer began narrating MTV reality series, True Love or True Lies . In 2019, Dyer appeared in
3477-606: Was filmed at UCI 12 Cinemas (Now an Odeon Cinema), Atlantic Wharf Leisure Village, Hemingway Road. The public house during the Friday night scene was shot at the Firedrake & Firkin Pub, 39–41 Salisbury Road, Cathays, Cardiff. The Emporium nightclub on Cardiff High Street was used as the exterior of the fictional "Asylum" club, and the former club X, Charles Street stood in as the interior. The Philharmonic public house on St Mary's Street
3538-574: Was misquoted. Dyer was quoted in a May 2011 article in NME as wanting to headbutt film critic Mark Kermode . Kermode had mocked and impersonated Dyer on a recent edition of his BBC Radio 5 Live show with Simon Mayo . Dyer has been an outspoken critic of former Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron . In 2018, he referred to Cameron as a "twat" on live television, while also expressing contempt for Nigel Farage and Brexit . He voted for Brexit, but later changed his mind and considered himself to be
3599-672: Was nominated for a BAFTA . Leonard Maltin gave the film two and a half stars, describing it as "a writer's film if there ever was one". An important part of this film is the soundtrack; which includes some of the most famous contemporary dance music producers of the time. These include Armand Van Helden , C. J. Bolland , Fatboy Slim , Jacknife Lee , Pete Heller , Ferry Corsten , Carl Cox , Dillinja , Felix Da Housecat , Orbital , Aphrodite , Death in Vegas , Primal Scream , Liquid Child , Underworld , Age of Love , Energy 52 , Brainbug and Lucid. The incidental music and scratching from
3660-467: Was released in November 2009. This film is the prequel to Jack Says , which was released in 2008, and starred Mike Reid . In 2009, he shot several horror films including Doghouse under the direction of Jake West , and Basement under the direction of Asham Kamboj. He played one of the lead roles in the British vampire film Dead Cert . In June 2010, he was cast for the lead role in the remake of
3721-619: Was the subject of a Series 13 episode of the BBC genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? , where it was revealed that his family hails from the Poplar area of London. Census records showed many of them working in the manual occupations connected to the docks on the River Thames . Further research found that Dyer is a descendant of Thomas Cromwell and of Elizabeth Seymour , the sister of Henry VIII 's third wife Jane Seymour . Elizabeth married Cromwell's son Gregory Cromwell and, with
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