As a hero, you have to play it straight. The audience is going to live through you, so you have to be more neutral. They will be projecting their thoughts and their actions onto the main character.
DOLPH LUNDGRENI prefer to channel my problems and inner demons through a character. Another persona. That protects me and my family. I can get my frustrations out that way.
More Dolph Lundgren Quotes
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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 think by planning an exercise regime, your diet follows to some extent.
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Film is about what you are thinking. It’s about what’s inside.
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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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I’ve actually always been into suits. But I never really wore them, I guess because I was too young and it didn’t feel right.
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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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You can’t give someone five hundred punches in a film anymore. You beat on them, and they continue to stand there staring at you. That doesn’t work. People just don’t buy that anymore.
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I like the old school heavy metal bands like AC/DC and Aeromith. I like that type of music. As the director, I tried to influence the type of music the bands in the movie would play.
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In the normal life of an actor or director, running around, there’s not much time to go to church. But there’s other ways to be spiritual, too.
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I do a little bit of yoga-style meditation. Relaxing and breathing even just one minute a day makes a big difference.
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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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I discovered martial arts, first judo and then karate.
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Because he’s a character who’s looking for his own identity, [He-Man is] an interesting role for an actor.
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I got good grades in school, but I’m not sure if I’m smart or if it just means I can study. I’ve never taken one of those IQ tests, and I don’t want to. It’s so pointless. As long as you enjoy life and have fun and you’re healthy and happy, that’s what matters.
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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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