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Oscar-nominated actor said he applied for the Guildford School of Acting to impress a girl.
He had to prepare two pieces for the audition - one from a modern playwright and the other from Shakespeare .
Nighy said he inadvertently learned two female parts for audition while "down the pub" with his friend.
The 74-year-old said he retired from performing Shakespeare after the audition.
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