It takes nine months for a baby to develop, it takes nine months to develop a character.
DOLPH LUNDGRENYou get a bigger paycheck if you are the hero. There is something good about it.
More Dolph Lundgren Quotes
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I think mortality makes you live a fuller existence. When I was a kid I was scared of death, and maybe that’s what made me desperate to get the most out of life.
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My problem is that people get intimidated by someone big and beautiful like me. They hate to think I can be smart as well.
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You really have to work hard to create a three-dimensional character. You have to rehearse and explore and take your time. You can’t just memorize your lines and do it on the fly.
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I try to keep the martial arts up. It’s a good thing, not just physically but also for your mind.
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When you are acting in a film, you have no idea what scene the editor is going to choose. For instance, after you have directed, you feel more comfortable delivering a performance. Because you know the real performance is put together in the editing room.
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The acting style that has emerged from HD, because of the contrast and how sharp the picture is, it’s more neutrally played. The main character is very minamalistic. That’s what works in this digital age.
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Film is about what you are thinking. It’s about what’s inside.
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Having bodyguards is just part of being famous, I think.
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When I was a teenager, my dad used to put a lot of pressure on me to be successful, and I’d really beat myself up about things like losing martial arts competitions.
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Jackie Chan, I’ve known him, he’s a great guy. I know he’s very watchable and fun. He’s perfect, actually.
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In my career, whether it’s a big or a small movie, when I’ve worked on something for a long time, like [Ivan] Drago in Rocky IV, they start to take on a life of their own.
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I mean there’s still also an element of the audience looking for role models. In my day, when I started, if you were an action hero, you were a little bit of a role model like the person.
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People like to lay their whole life, and all of their own secrets out in front of the world. They make money off of it, and find satisfaction that way. I personally don’t believe in that. I think it can be hurtful to yourself and those around you.
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I was very sickly as a kid and had a lot of allergies, so martial arts gave me the chance to feel strong.
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Stallone is a pretty tough director. You don’t mess with him.
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