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The long and short of it is that I am now in a position in England

The long and short of it is that I am now in a position in England to green light movies, and thats really excellent – not high-budget movies, but movies none the less. – Idris Elba

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Theres the argument that you can relate to someone whos completely unrelatable. In the way that a director shows you his imagination on a film, then I get to show you my imagination in a big dumb character. – Idris Elba

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Imagination
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Id rather a young black actor read about success as opposed to how tough it was. I get these roles because I can act and thats it. Hopefully thats it. – Idris Elba

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Success
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It was deeply important for me to understand where Mandela came from. Because we know where he was going, and thats a famous story, but who was he? Where did he come from? What was his upbringing? – Idris Elba

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famous
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I enjoy about 1 out of 100 movies, its about the same proportion to books published that I care to read. – Jim Harrison

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Im a movie nut. I go to the movies probably twice a week, and if Im not doing anything at night, Im usually watching a movie or two. – Dominic Monaghan

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Ive managed to do movies and still keep a lifestyle where I can go to ballgames, go to a grocery store like everybody else. – Chris Evans

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3D is quite a lot more advanced in animated movies for live-action movies were just taking baby steps, were just in the beginning. – Ang Lee

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It has been my honor to support and work with President Barack Obama, a man who has brought courage and character to the presidency. President Obamas strength of character leads him to do the right thing, even when it isnt the easy thing. – Harry Reid

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