Bill Pullman on stage returns, fruit farming, and 39 years of marriage
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Andrew Anthony
Summary
Interview with veteran actor Bill Pullman, 72, who discusses his return to the stage, his passion for fruit farming, the secret to his 39-year marriage, and his career spanning from early roles in Ruthless People and Sleepless in Seattle to David Lynch's Lost Highway. Pullman reflects on the differences between British and American audiences, his teaching background, and his enduring love for acting.
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· 3 pulledBritish audiences pull back a bit, but the applause at the end means so much
I've always been drawn to characters that have a bit of an edge, even when I was playing the nice guy
Theatre is where I started, and it's where I feel most alive as an actor
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