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“Unlike most actors, I did not have a horrible childhood. Most actors have had miserable childhoods and they go into acting to hide from their real life. I had no problem playing in the woods all day. People just sort of left me alone. I think I'm gonna go back to those woods.”

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Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell, born on June 22, 1958, is a renowned American film actor. He is best known for his roles in horror and fantasy films, particularly as Ash in 'The Evil Dead' and 'Evil Dead II'. Campbell's energetic and distinctive acting style has made him a favorite among audiences. more

“You can't show up on set and expect it all to come together. You have to have a plan, much like how the director can't just show up and go, well, where should I put the camera? That is gonna determine how it is lit, you should have already been in the room looking at it earlier, pre-lit the room, you know there is a lot of prep that goes into it, so it is the same thing with acting. You can't just show up.”

Together Acting Determine Lit

Author:Bruce Campbell

“Too many actors are trying to be cool: they're trying to do it with their hair, trying to do it with the color, trying to do it with clothes, or some bullshit attitude you're either cool or you're not, that is my theory. If you have to try, it is too late.”

Trying Attitude Bullshit Being Cool

Author:Bruce Campbell

“You might meet a guy who turns out to be the best guy you've worked with. They don't have to be some name brand person. I've met a lot of lower level actors and directors who were terrific; that are as good as any other A level director or actor, they just don't get the recognition. So I'm happy working with anybody who wants to show up to play the game and has a clue.”

Guy Recognition Being The Best Clue

Author:Bruce Campbell

“Sickle cell anemia made me a real angry kid. I was angry at God. I used to sit there and pray to God, please, take this pain away. It was nothing magical happening, there was nothing there. I felt like my prayers were not being answered. It made me real moody, I had an attitude problem growing up as a young child.”

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