Blackman was born in Plaistow, Newham, London. While training to be an actress she actually worked for the Home Office, the British government agency that overseas MI5. Years later, Albert R. Broccoli admitted that Blackman had been cast on the back of her success in the popular British TV spy show The Avengers, despite the fact that …
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Diana Rigg – On Her Majesty Secret Service
Tracy: Why do you persist in rescuing me, Mr. Bond? James Bond: It’s becoming quite a habit, isn’t it, Contessa Teresa? Tracy: Teresa was a Saint; I’m known as Tracy. James Bond: Well, Tracy, next time play it safe and stand on 5. Tracy: People who want to stay *alive* play it safe. James Bond: …
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