Steven Moffat, on casting Gillan as Amy Pond, as quoted in "Doctor Who assistant is unveiled" 29 May 2009)
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We saw some amazing actresses for this part. But when Karen came through the door, the game was up — she was funny, clever, gorgeous and sexy. Or Scottish, which is the quick way of saying it. A generation of little girls will want to be her. And a generation of little boys will want them to be her too.
— Steven Moffat
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About Karen Gillan
Karen Sheila Gillan (born 28 November 1987) is a Scottish actress and former model who is most famous for her role as Amy Pond, the primary traveling companion of the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor in the British television series Doctor Who.
About Karen Gillan
Karen Sheila Gillan (born 28 November 1987) is a Scottish actress and former model who is most famous for her role as Amy Pond, the primary traveling companion of the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor in the British television series Doctor Who.
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