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“Well I was about to be expelled from school, I had been arrested and a teacher said: "Why don't you try acting, instead of distracting the class? Why don't you use your comic talent for something more productive?" My maths teacher suggested I do comedy and I decided to have a go. I pursued it after that. I was about 17.”

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John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo, born on July 22, 1964, is an American actor known for his versatility in film, television, and Broadway. He gained attention for his performance in 'Tony Tony Chaz' in the 1980s. Leguizamo's career has spanned various genres, including comedy, drama, and action. more

“Yes it did really. It was very exciting to find that my energy could be directed into something more useful and positive. I was starting to get panicked. I was thinking 'what am I going to do with my life?' I wasn't sure what was going to happen. Then I became crazily obsessed with acting. I suddenly had a work ethic and then everything changed completely for the better because I knew what I wanted to do with my life.”

Thinking Happens Wanted Energy Acting Changed Ethics Exciting Starting Obsessed Work Ethic

Author:John Leguizamo

“I don't think it's my responsibility, but I definitely try to create my own projects that are Latin-based with a Latin crew and Latin cast. I try to give all my characters Latin names whenever I can and make sure that they are of Latin heritage. But that does not work with every project.”

Thinking Giving Trying Doe I Can Character Names My Own Responsibility Projects Casts Latin Heritage Crew

Author:John Leguizamo

“In Moulin Rouge I could not change the name of Toulouse-Lautrec obviously to Toulouse-Lautrec- Martinez. But in ER I did that, my name is Dr Victor Clemente, so sometimes it is possible.”

Sometimes Names Drs Rouge Toulouse

Author:John Leguizamo

“Alberto Alessi had asked a dozen architects to design a sterling silver tea service - with a teapot, a coffee pot, sugar, creamer, a spoon, and a tray. Our brief was that it didn't matter if it didn't work and cost wasn't the issue. It was a promotional project, not a commercial enterprise, and was going to be showcased in museums. And the coffee and tea piazza, as mine was called, received a great response. It was wonderful to walk into the Whitney museum and see all these objects on the first floor.”