I share my house with a Terminator, Kung Fu Panda and 30 other life-sized props
Martin rents a one-bedroom-flat, but you would not say he lives alone.
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Notable Quotes
"'Life is too short to be boring - I don't drink, I don't smoke. If I'm going to spend any money, I'd like to show what I got out of it.'"
— Martin James , Other
"'If you do it right, and if you're incredibly clever, you can make money from it.'"
— Elliot Riley-Walsh , Executive
"'Although these may seem childlike, they may still have important functions of allowing us to be creative, to reduce stress and take a break from complex cognitive tasks and to develop social relationships and build social bonds.'"
— Dr. Julie Kirkham , Academic
Key People
Dr. Julie Kirkham is the leader for the MSc family and child psychology programme at the University of Chester.
Elliot Riley-Walsh is the creator of collection management software Valart.
Henry Cavill is a British actor best known for his role as Superman.
Logan Paul is a popular social media influencer and entertainer.
Martin James is a 61-year-old collector living in a flat filled with life-sized props.
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Martin rents a one-bedroom-flat, but you would not say he lives alone.
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