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- Birth nameRichard Willis Hawley
- Richard Hawley was born on January 17, 1967 in Sheffield, England, UK. He is a composer and actor, known for V for Vendetta (2005), 47 Meters Down (2017) and Dead Man's Shoes (2004).
- His favorite songs are "Telegram Sam" by T Rex, "If I Were A Carpenter" by Tim Hardin, "Alone Again Or" by Love, "Walkin' To New Orleans" by Fats Domino, "Ashes To Ashes" by David Bowie, "At Last" by Etta James, "Teardrop" by Santo & Johnny, "My Perfect Cousin" by The Undertones, "Walk On The Wild Side" by Lou Reed and "Train Kept A Rollin'" by Johnny Burnette. (Source: BBC Radio 2 "Tracks of My Years").
- When I heard Will [Will Sergeant] play the solo from The Killing Moon, that was a light-bulb moment. His creativity with the kind of atmosphere possible in a song is unbelievable. He should be added to all the lists of the great guitar players, he's influenced so many, but his influence is never acknowledged.
- The way he played was unique. He'd rarely bend notes, and when he did it was very specific. Listen to masterpieces like Candy Says and Pale Blue Eyes - only Sterling [Sterling Morrison] could have that touch, so gentle. Like a hawk waiting to pounce, there seems this great tension to what he's doing.
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