The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Billy Bob Thornton

Acting wasn't an easy profession to get into for Billy Bob Thornton. According to a piece by The Things, the actor spent many years netting minor roles in films such as "For the Boys," "Tombstone," and "Indecent Proposal." Success was really hard to come by, as far as Thornton was concerned. When it finally did come, it was through a movie that he directed, scripted, and acted in: "Sling Blade."

Thornton hasn't taken his success for granted and thinks acting isn't a function of talent alone. He said that in order to be a really powerful actor, a person needs to think about some of the most impactful moments from their life, focus on how they felt back then, and use that emotion to play a role convincingly.

As detailed by Men's Journal, the actor was in his 40s when he finally got noticed. In other words, he had to wait a long time for success. When he was asked about how long it took, he said that he persevered due to his own ignorance, always believing no matter what that he'd be noticed sooner or later. He added, "If I had made it when I was in my 20s, I think I would have grabbed everything I could. And there's no telling where I would have ended up."

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