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Inter were fully aware of Bale's talent, but there were other presences to harass them.

Gareth Bale inspires again as Tottenham sweep aside Internazionale Kevin McCarra at White Hart Lane 2010

Followed by Neil Cross's Burial, three wonderful books by Andrea Camilleri (Rounding the Mark, The Patience of the Spider, and The Paper Moon), and Tom Bale's Skin and Bones, you might think that these riches were enough.

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Todd Haynes, the director, called me and said that they had been listening to my record Boneclouds on the set, and he wanted me to do the earlier Troubadour stuff and sing Christian Bale's parts.

Mike Ragogna: The Goat Rodeo and Lindi Ortega Video Exclusives, Plus Chatting With Yo-Yo Ma and Mason Jennings Mike Ragogna 2011

Wales have not qualified for a major tournament since the 1958 World Cup, so the Olympics arguably represents Ramsey and Bale's best chances of displaying their talents on a big international stage.

Aaron Ramsey ready to play for Team GB in Olympics 2011

Bale's statements add a certainty to a finish he seemed more tentative about this time last year, when he told E!

Christian Bale: Done As Batman After 'The Dark Knight Rises' 2011

Todd Haynes, the director, called me and said that they had been listening to my record Boneclouds on the set, and he wanted me to do the earlier Troubadour stuff and sing Christian Bale's parts.

Mike Ragogna: The Goat Rodeo and Lindi Ortega Video Exclusives, Plus Chatting With Yo-Yo Ma and Mason Jennings Mike Ragogna 2011

Todd Haynes, the director, called me and said that they had been listening to my record Boneclouds on the set, and he wanted me to do the earlier Troubadour stuff and sing Christian Bale's parts.

Mike Ragogna: The Goat Rodeo and Lindi Ortega Video Exclusives, Plus Chatting With Yo-Yo Ma and Mason Jennings Mike Ragogna 2011

Does it really suprise anyone that's watched Christian Bale's work that he's got a bit of a temper lying just beneath the surface?

Christian Bale’s Rant Is Contagious! Get Out Of Our *^&*% Face! » MTV Movies Blog 2009

Todd Haynes, the director, called me and said that they had been listening to my record Boneclouds on the set, and he wanted me to do the earlier Troubadour stuff and sing Christian Bale's parts.

Mike Ragogna: The Goat Rodeo and Lindi Ortega Video Exclusives, Plus Chatting With Yo-Yo Ma and Mason Jennings Mike Ragogna 2011

Nolan recently hinted towards his and Bale's conclusion when he revealed that "The Dark Knight Rises," "is all about finishing Batman and Bruce Wayne's story," and takes place eight years after "The Dark Knight."

Christian Bale: Done As Batman After 'The Dark Knight Rises' 2011