MGN-AFRICA»» pin:2A123D88 Kevin Spaceys webchat: 10 things we learned: He doesnt judge his characters, and thinks celebrity is a disgusting word. Here are 10 things we learned from the artistic director of Londons Old Vic when he answered your questions Succint, frank, unpredictable and extremely funny. Thats Kevin Spacey for you and this is how he answered your questions. Here are 10 things we learned today from the Oscar-winning actor, House of Cards star and artistic director of Londons Old Vic. Its a disgusting word. Its my job just to play them. Whats my favourite book? It changes all the time. Also I dont want to sound pretentious. Ive read a lot of books! But I have to say that right now I am immersed in the letters of Clarence Darrow, which we have worked into the production at the Old Vic. Im knee deep into those letters. I remember meeting the likes of Johnny Carson and Jimmy Stewart for the first time and being completely starstruck. I said to Jimmy, Youre one of the greatest actors ever ... Youre probably sick of hearing that. And he said, Im not sick of hearing it. Say it again! My favourite Kevins are the ones Im constantly mistaken for. I was in a bar in Boston with these policemen - it was one year on from the marathon bombing. This girl sidled up and said, Oh my god, its you ... Kevin Bacon! And all of us, went, AAAARRRRGH. How brilliant is that? I get Kevin Bacon, I get Kevin Costner. My favourite thing is people congratulating me on movies I wasnt even in. You were so good in Reservoir Dogs! They walk away and I wonder: who am I supposed to be? Am I Steve Buscemi? Am I Harvey Keitel? Ill be anyone they want me to be. Ive been doing concerts for a few months now. I did one in Miami and another in China. I have a big 40 piece orchestra, the full nine yards. Im singing my guts out doing all kinds of different material. Weve added a few new songs into the set along with the old standards. I do Billy Joel. We Didnt Start The Fire. Not an easy song at all. Its very hard to divorce anything Ive done over the last few years in London without it being attached to the Old Vic. Its been incredible to be in London at a time when its developed into the cultural centre, not just of Europe but arguably the world. The amount of things there are to do, not just in the city, but across the country! The affection and love and money that is paid to arts and culture and to music and books is just incredible. But yes, London is an extraordinary place. You can go out any night on any given day and find a wealth of things to experience. Ive loved both being a part of it and being around it. London is a very energising place to be. But in any case, Im not going anywhere! Im not moving away. I was on a potassium high for a day and a half... Fundamentally I like to accomplish things. I would find politics very frustrating for that reason and like Frank Underwood I would probably end up killing a lot of people. If there is one things I object to its actors talking about how tough their jobs are. My job is a joy and I feel a little bit like Clarence Darrow who said When I was nine years old, my father put me to work hoeing potatoes . Then I went into law and Ive not done a days work since. If I hear one more actor saying I had to prepare physically for the role I want to hit them. Continue reading... bit.ly/1kcSHfb pin:2A123D88
Posted on: Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:22:23 +0000
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