The only way I know how to deliver is to focus; some people can turn it on or off – I’d rather stay in character.
ADEWALE AKINNUOYE-AGBAJEIn terms of what I’m looking for, I’d like to do a lead action role.
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It’s very important to stretch, because while it’s good to look pumped
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I remember in the Carpenter version, you got acquainted with the characters and really knew them..
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I’d like to do a lead action role.
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Nuoye is a brave man of chieftaincy and Agbaje means wealth and prosperity.
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It was about survival. It was about where the next meal was coming from.
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Akin is warrior or brave man
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The actual fights themselves are very demanding.
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So you really, really have to stay supple.
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I was always led to believe you should take care of yourself.
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Certainly, I look for different characters ’cause I always like to keep people guessing, and I also don’t like to get typecast.
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You don’t want it to be a replica or an imitation.
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And if it means you’re getting a certain amount of notoriety from a fight, that’s what you’ll do.
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I’m of Nigerian descent, from the Yoruba tribe.
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As an actor, you really want to resonate with your audience.
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Names are very significant in that culture. It basically states your purpose in life.
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It’s a significant question: should black people only adopt black children, and white people white children?
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What is a shame is that there isn’t stuff that is as great as ‘Oz’ on a consistent level around today.
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I thrive on that; I rise to the occasion of the circumstances.
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In terms of what I’m looking for, I’d like to do a lead action role.
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Trust in your abilities and you’re the author of your own destiny.
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A lot of the moves are split legs, and twisting fast.
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He’s got to have a bit of an edge, but that would be nice.
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Well, filming in Hawaii, you know, is a blessing.
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Whilst I’m still young and I still have the looks
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You want to create something fresh, original, very unique.
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It was a real character piece.
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