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James Dean, Johnny Depp's inspiration
Wednesday, 28 September , 2005, 15:46
London: Hollywood hunk Johnny Depp has revealed that legendary actor James Dean inspired him to act.
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor toyed with the idea of becoming a musician before taking a plunge into Hollywood. However, the Fifties legend convinced him to change careers.
Johnny told Radio 2 that he has been a huge fan of James Dean since he was young, when he was influenced by the 'Fifties stuff', wearing 'big hair, jeans and biker jackets'.
"I started out as a guitarist in the early Eighties. I hooked up with a guy who idolised James Dean and he gave me a copy of the Dean biography, The Mutant King, which I thought was really interesting," he was quoted by the Sun, as saying.
"While reading the book, I watched Rebel Without A Cause, and I thought, 'Wow, this guy really has something', and I was hooked.
"I wasn't really into acting at the time - but James Dean was the catalyst," he added.
Source : sify.com
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