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The life of an action star is very short. I want to be an actor like Robert De Niro, like Dustin Hoffman or Clint Eastwood who in their 70s or 80s can still act.

— Jackie Chan

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

I don't want to be an action star, an action star's life is so short. I want my life to get longer, I want my career to get longer.

— Jackie Chan

What I want to be is an actor, not a star.

— Edward Albert

I don't want to be an action star; action star's life is so short. I want my life to get longer. I want my career to get longer.

— Jackie Chan

If you're a young actor, unless you're on a very short list at the studios, we have to be very creative about moving your career along. Otherwise, all we can do is hope to get lucky and find that perfect role that pops you into stardom.

— Patrick Whitesell

From when I was young, I wanted to be an action hero. I always dreamed about being an action star. So finally, I made it.

— Rain

I don't put the pressure on myself to be a very successful movie star. I want to enjoy being an actor and I want to be challenged by the roles I take.

— Thandie Newton

Quite frankly, I didn't become an actor to become a movie star. I have never dreamed about being the most famous person on the planet. I just want to do really good work.

— Anne Hathaway

As an actor with a star status, I can't restrict myself to one type of films and roles.

— Akkineni Nagarjuna

There are certain stars who are not actors. I don't want to be that type.

— Natalie Wood

✗Opposing Perspectives

I don't have real big aspirations to be a movie star. I would love to be on a long-running hit TV show. You end up playing a defining role.

— Jenna Fischer