The World Motivation
I'm not a big star in Japan. I'm an actor. I have a very normal life. Four days a week, I cook at home. A star doesn't do that.
“I'm not a big star in Japan. I'm an actor. I have a very normal life. Four days a week, I cook at home. A star doesn't do that.”
— Ken Watanabe · Big Star
I'm not a big star in Japan. I'm an actor. I have a very normal life. Four days a week, I cook at home. A star doesn't do that.
Before 'The Last Samurai,' I couldn't believe I could do that. I didn't think I would be able to explain myself and my feelings in English, in a different language. But I could.
My identity and my background still remain with me when I go to a foreign country. I have kept my nationality.
The characters I play are tough, but I love laughing and humor.
All small countries have the same problems and concerns about being protected from larger countries and their influences.
Michael worked one day. Everybody was a little freaked out and nervous because he's a really big star. We were already working with really big stars, but Michael is Michael.
If you've got a big star like O'Reilly, it does overshadow what the hard-news guys do during the day. That's the nature of television.
The UFC will always need to have a Plan B when they have a big star fight me.
I'm preparing myself to be a great, great fighter and also a big star in the sport.
Look at 'Bonanza.' If you rely on a gimmick or one big star, you've got a problem.