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Johnny Depp at the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST
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Exclusive Interview: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN STAR JOHNNY DEPP LIVES A PIRATES' LIFE EVEN OFF CAMERA
Talented actor talks about staying in character with his kids, Keith Richards as a dad, and French films
By EMMANUEL ITIER, Contributing Writer
Published 7/10/2006
It’s a PIRATES life for actor Johnny Depp who after doing a round of publicity is back to the set of the third PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN movie, AT WORLD’S END. Depp’s popular character Captain Jack Sparrow has created legions of new fans for the actor, and spawned an animatronics replica in the actual PIRATES ride at Disneyland. During his gauntlet with the press Depp talked with iF about playing Jack Sparrow, what his kids think of his line of work, and what sort of projects he would like to do on next.
iF MAGAZINE: You make your comic pratfalls look easy and effortless but this isn’t easy and effortless. How do you get the timing so right and how hard do you have to work in making these falls look accidental and comic?
JOHNNY DEPP: Oh boy. That’s the key. How do you keep it fresh? How do you keep it working? For me, there’s a real fine art to the timing that I’m still working on because you go back and watch guys like Chaplin and Keaton or even in the dramatic roles, Lon Chaney. The timing, especially in those silent films is just astonishing. But also in today’s cinema, timing can be helped or hindered by editing. So I don’t know. I just sort of do my best.
iF: Speaking of timing, what did you think when you heard about Keith Richards falling out of the palm tree, and were you concerned that he might not be able to star in PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END?
DEPP: I thought that was bad timing. But it solidified my belief that he would be the perfect father for Captain Jack. Initially we were all super-worried – “My God, what has he done?” But being in touch with his people, his camp, I know that he’s doing fine and it was a momentary lapse and he’s back on the road soon and totally cool.
iF: You were at the launch of the new revamped Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland. How weird was it for your kids seeing a robotic impersonating their dad as Jack Sparrow? How much did your kids contribute to your decision to do PIRATES?
DEPP: My kids were as excited as I was to see the animatronics figures at Disneyland. Yeah, they were pretty freaked out by that, as was I. Again, talking about timing being everything, right around the time I was offered PIRATES, there was no script, no story at all, no characters, no nothing. At the time my daughter was two-and-a-half, three years old, so I’d spent those three years watching nothing but those Disney animated features from way back or old Tex Avery cartoons and tons and tons of animated stuff. Which was unbelievably helpful for me because through that time [watching the cartoons] I became obsessed with the notion that these cartoon characters, these animated characters didn’t have to play by the same rules as we did in live action cinema. The boundaries were quite wide and the parameters were really stretched out so they could fly around a lot more, and also the notion that a three-year-old could sit there and watch these characters with a 40-year-old and a 75-year-old and all walk away with the same experience, that universal thing, so you become a child again. I would say more than anything that was the main ingredient in Captain Jack for me.
iF: Is there any truth to the rumor that you’re going to play INXS singer Michael Hutchence in a film?
DEPP: It actually isn’t, it’s not true. But the funny thing is someone sent that to me and I read it and thought, “Wow, that’s kind of interesting because no one ever approached me about it.” I don’t think I’d be the guy to play Michael. I knew him pretty well and I think you’d need someone a little more, well, he was pretty broad Michael. He was a kind of a glam guy, like a god, like a shaman. I don’t think I’d be the guy.
iF: What about playing a young Keith Richards?
DEPP: Now that would be fun.
iF: We’ve heard you stay in character when you shoot the film. Does that make your interaction different with your kids when they’re with you on set?
DEPP: Well put it this way, it’s not that you stay in character, but because you’ve spent the majority of your day as that character, there is some let’s say residue by the time you get home. I’d get home and say [in Jack Sparrow voice], “Alright kids, everything alright?” And they’d say, “Dad, come on, I’m watching SPIDER-MAN.” To say they were used to it is a very kind way of putting it.
iF: So Tobey Maguire is a hero in your house?
DEPP: Oh man, SPIDER-MAN, JUSTICE LEAGUE. My boy has now gone into that full-on superhero phase. But I refuse to wear the tights.
iF: If you had Jack’s compass, which direction would it be pointing?
DEPP: It would be pointing wherever my family is.
iF: What was your initial reaction when Disney executives panicked on first seeing dailies of your Jack Sparrow during the first movie, asking “Is he drunk, is he gay?”
DEPP: This is totally irresponsible of me, but I thought it was hilarious. I really got a kick out of it because they were so worried, they were so freaked out, and it was so serious. And there were moments when you were in a very quiet sort of story situation, and you just go [trying to hold in laughter] "I lost myself, I went crazy.” It got close you know. They were definitely considering giving me the boot and I was okay with that really. But I really felt like I had a handle on the character and I knew what I was doing and that they had to trust me or fire me. And they didn’t fire me.
iF: And how was it kissing Keira Knightley?
DEPP: Oh the smooch. Well those things are always so awkward especially because Keira and I have never been in that kind of situation together. She’s three and I’m a thousand. I’m Methuselah and she’s a toddler. There was that, but more than anything, we’ve known each other for a couple of years and suddenly it was, “Are you ready for this?” And you just kind of do it. It becomes more like a stunt in a way. “Where’s my double?” She was a great sport about it. She was really sweet.
iF: You might be a thousand, but you have this childlike quality about you. Where does that come from?
DEPP: It’s probably ignorance. I might just be really dumb, I don’t know. What keeps you a child more than anything is your kids, hanging around your kids, watching them experience things for the first time, seeing new things, watching them develop smarts about various things and seeing their imaginations bloom and flower. That’s the key to all of it for me. Just the miracle of saving a drawing they made when they were three years old and looking at one they made when they were four, there’s a vast difference in that. And then up to six and seven and it’s like, “I’m raising Picasso.”
iF: Can you talk about why you’re so comfortable living in France?
DEPP: Well it’s a beautiful culture. It’s an absolutely perfect kind of culture, steeped in history, fascinating in that way. I’ve always been a real history fiend and, also on a personal level, I’m not sure that art in cinema is possible any more in Hollywood. But in Europe there’s a real regard for the filmmaker and the writer, the product too sure, the end result. But they respect authors, painters, filmmakers, film, and creativity. They celebrate it. And the wine is pretty good.
iF: Was 21 JUMP STREET the real turning point in your career?
DEPP: That was a very important learning experience for me. That three and a half or four years I spent on JUMP STREET was my college, my schooling. It was great training, being in front of the camera five days a week, seven to nine months out of the year. You learn a lot about the process, cameras, lenses, lights; very good training. But the other thing that was very important for me was a situation that I was very uncomfortable with, the fact that they had turned my image of this character I was playing and sold it to the masses as me. This ball was rolling and it was greasy and I couldn’t get a hold of it, I couldn’t stop it, I couldn’t do anything, say anything. I just had to behave and be that guy for them. So as miserable an experience as that was for me it was actually instrumental in deciding where I would go after that. After I was out of that contract, I swore to myself I would never be that again, I would never let anyone do that to me.
iF: So you went off and made CRY-BABY with John Waters.
DEPP: CRY-BABY was the first sort of catapult out of that. They wanted me to go this way and I decided, “No, no, no, get John Waters over here.”
iF: What is it like working with Chow Yun Fat on PIRATES 3?
DEPP: I think once we get into the ring, no matter where you’re from, everyone has their own process, everyone has a different approach to the work. I knew he was a good actor obviously, I’d seen him in CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON and I knew his work was terrific. More than that, I was really impressed with who he is as a human, as a guy. He’s very down to earth, a lot of fun. Probably the best way to describe the guy is adorable. He’s a super-sweet, very together, very centered man. I was really pleased to get to know him.
iF: How’s your French now? Might we see you speaking French in a French movie some time soon?
DEPP: It’s all right here and there. I can get through a conversation. I did a film a couple of years ago, right after SECRET WINDOW, IILS SE MARIERENT ET EURENT BEAUCOUP D’ENFANTS with Yvan Attal. I didn’t see the movie to be honest. But he’s a filmmaker I like very much, he’s very talented and there are great possibilities for the future; so if I did a movie in French I would definitely feel comfortable doing it with Yvan. Patrice Leconte is terrific too, going back to THE HAIRDRESSER’S HUSBAND, and I thought his work with Vanessa [Paradis] in THE GIRL ON THE BRIDGE was stellar. He’s another one I’d very much like to work with. Of course the people I’d love to have worked with are people like Jean Gabin, Louis De Funes. I loved De Funes. I think he’s one of the greatest actors of all time.
iF: Are you celebrating France’s magnificent victory today in the World Cup?
DEPP: I just heard about that. The last time I followed the World Cup was in 1998 and it was only because I had a standing bet with Hunter S. Thompson about the outcome. And it was the only time -- and I’ll say it as many times as I can because I’m so proud -- it was the only time I ever won a bet with Hunter.
iF: We know you based the character in the first film on Keith Richards. What did he have to say about that and what else did you bring to Jack this time?
DEPP: Well I was scared. But his reaction was terrific. He was very supportive and has been ever since. When we were hanging out together before I did PIRATES, it wasn’t like I told him, “I’m sponging parts of your soul.” So he was great about it. And what am I bringing to this version of Captain Jack. Basically he’s the same guy. There’s a purity to the character. We’ve seen him panic, we’ve seen him on the run but this is the first time we’ve really seen him in mortal fear, really afraid for his life. Once Davy Jones says, “Time’s up, you’ve got to pay up”, there’s real panic there and he knows the clock is ticking, so that’s what I was trying to do.
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Reader Comments
Mary N. from MN, usa sez....
Johnny is such an amazing actor. No wonder everyone loves him!
3/6/2007 7:17:16 PM
maryrose from indiana sez....
i think jd is cute.
2/7/2007 12:36:16 PM
Pirates fan!! from London sez....
Okay so i'm obessed/ in love with Johnny depp/ Jack sparrow!!Nearly everyone who knows me is going to say' oh shes obssesed with Johnny depp'.But whats not to like eh? Hes gorgeous and hes a magnifican actor!!!!!JOHNNY DEPP FOREVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1/13/2007 10:35:25 AM
Rachel from Durham sez....
I am only 11 years old but i love a Johnny Depp i wish i could film in pirates of the caribbean! i would love it so.
I can even remember lines
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum drink and devil had done for the rest yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. Do you think i should film?
12/31/2006 10:52:57 AM
Cindy Depp from Albany,OR sez....
johnny is the best he plays Capt.sparrow soooo well he is so sexy!!! I hope I get to work with him some day I LOVE YOU JOHNNY DEPP!!!!!
10/16/2006 3:43:03 PM
Cathy from Canada sez....
I've been following Johnny Depp for a few years now. He's a wonderful actor with amazing talent and he is so incredible as Captain Jack Sparrow! When I saw the first POTC, I had to wonder what he was up to. I was wondering what most of us were throughout the movie, I guess...is he drunk? Is he gay? Those adorable mannerisms are all a part of who Captain Jack is and playing him any other way could never do him justice.
As I continue to read interviews like this with Johnny Depp, I'm even more convinced that Hollywood has not changed him at all. He's never forgotten where he came from or who he is.
9/16/2006 1:17:12 PM
Storm Z. from A.Z USA sez....
Johnny Depp is truly an amazing, remarkable actor, father, and much more. At the same time I like him because he brings sort of a, different humor to almost any character you can think of. And.......I dont know hes just impresive!
9/2/2006 7:35:32 PM
Zuzana from Czech Republic sez....
I am a fan of Johnny Depp,but not only cause of his face,I like him,because he is a very good actor,and he can make a lot of situations and it isn´t already same...I´ve seen movie From Hell and also another films with Johnny(included Pirates)and because I am also interested to be an actress,I have to recognize his talent....Sorry,I haven´t got my English like americans:o( ciao
8/28/2006 9:50:06 AM
Jasmine from Ky, USA sez....
I just love Pirates of the Carribean 1 and 2 and i can't wait for the 3rd installment. Johnny Depp makes the character Captain Jack Sparrow come to life. He does that with all his roles and does a wonderful job everytime. i love how he changes his voice for each character he protrays to fit the role. Keep up the good work Johnny!!! Oh and your SO HOTT!!
8/20/2006 2:41:27 PM
Sophie from MI, USA sez....
I have fallen in love, not with johnny but with jack sparrow. I really love that person, and i wish he was real
8/17/2006 12:09:55 PM
Liz Diaz from um .. france? sez....
Johnny Depp is amazing in every way, shape form. Truly admire you as an actor, father, husband -- overall as a person ; youre awesome! I'm 18 & I'd so wish you'd married me. :sigh: [haha wishful thinking] ;)ERES LO MAXIMO, TE AMO! xoxo
8/13/2006 5:42:57 PM
casey from North Carolina sez....
my moms so upses with him
8/9/2006 5:18:15 PM
eahopkins from ME, USA sez....
Johnny Depp is an incredible actor and a wonderful person and father. I love every single movie that I've ever seen him in, and I really enjoyed both Pirates of the Caribbean movies. He cares deeply about the more important things, and he tries his best at every single role he does. He's down-to-earth, funny, and true to himself, and he's always and continues to do whatever he thinks is right, and I respect that. I can't wait to see the third Pirates movie!
8/9/2006 3:09:25 PM
Breann from Ontario, Canada sez....
Wow , Johnny is such a great actor. It would be so awesome to meet him some day! But i doubt that will happen because hes well famous and all . Vanessa is so LUCKY to have him. wow , im jealous :P lol , Hes soo good with his kids to. :)
8/9/2006 7:50:26 AM
Tammy from Dunkirk sez....
OMG...I love Johnny Depp I have seen almost all his movies and he is just so amazing!
8/7/2006 9:04:47 PM
sahara from calafornia sez....
i love johnny depp he is amazing!
8/5/2006 2:20:27 PM
Serena Depp from New York sez....
I wonder how weird it is for Johnny to read all of this stuff. He must feel so... I don't know... weird. Like, reading stuff like "oMgZZZ jOhNNy DePp IZZZ So0o0o0o SmExII!!!" It's actually kinda funny to imagine what he's thinking when he reads this stuff. Not that I dont agree the people saying he's gorgeous, talented, sweet, kind, funny, down-to-earth, etc... cause believe me, I totally agree. He is just plain AWESOME. He loves his LUCKY wife Vanessa, he cares about his kids more than anything in the world (as it should be), He's in my opinion the best actor who ever lived, (and no, im not just saying that because i'm in love with him), and he is so down-to-earth. Not to mention the most beautiful man to ever live. I'm trying not to be one of those psycho fan-girls and go on and on about how hot he is... Sorry to ruin it, but I'm gonna be like all those other fan-girls now because I have to say one thing to Johnny Depp before I submit this comment...
MARRY ME JOHNNY!!!! :)
Okay, thats all.
Love, Serena
8/2/2006 2:37:40 PM
yeni from miami,fl sez....
I have seen almost all of Johnny depp's films from Private Resort to Cry baby all the way until Pirates and I still consider him the greatest actor of all time. I always knew that he had such great potential even though I was alot younger when I recognized him. Almost ten years later now and I am still a true fan. All I hope for one day is to sit down with Depp and have a great down to earth conversation with him to see if he is truly as great as he seems.Whenever I watch his roles I really get lost in the film and I just wish and wonder what it would be like to become an actor.That is one of my biggest fantasy's but I am way to shy to pursue it.
7/25/2006 7:35:57 AM
Lori from Upstate New York sez....
I think Johnny is a good actor and I like the fact that he seems down to earth and cares so much about his children. Maybe because his on parents split and he's lived rough times with drinking and drugs, he grew-up. My only complaint is how he feels about America being dumb, I just find that comment uncalled for especially here's a guy who dropped out of school at 15. He is an American and he should be proud of where he came from.
7/24/2006 7:43:39 PM
Tiff from Puerto Rico sez....
I think he is the best person you could ever wanna be i mean he's talented and obviously hot and sweet
and please if anyone out there knows were i can send letters to him please i am begging you let me know xoxo
at tiffymarie1@yahoo.com
7/22/2006 4:02:57 PM
me love from johnny depp!!! sez....
oh yeah, i forgot to tell yall how much i love johnnys stash!! and his cheek bones!! ;] hehe hes great!
7/20/2006 9:56:11 PM
me love from johnny depp!!! sez....
johhny depp...all i have to say is, WOW! hes such a fansastic actor and dad!! i love the way he jokes about everything!! hes hilarious!!!! i hope he keeps on making more movies cause they are all great!! i just watched his movie "Secret Window" oh man, that movie is FREAKY!! but johnny did great in it as always! anyways...i just wanted to proclaim about how much i love johnny depp!
7/20/2006 9:54:28 PM
latifah.z from kuwait sez....
I think that johnny depp is a one of a kind actor he does lots of things while acting and his part as jake sparrow is soo into his body he fits and i admire his courageness when he has a part he do it as it is written and even better and i wish for him all the best
7/20/2006 2:36:39 PM
Karen from BCN, SPAIN sez....
I like very much your interview Johnny, but the first movie was very funny perhaps this second movie is more funny, I like any movies hahaha
7/20/2006 12:44:37 PM
Ashley C from Stamford,CT sez....
I love Johnny Depp is is like such a good actor especially in the POTC movies I hope there'll be more Cpt. Jack Sparrow in the future.
7/19/2006 3:51:33 PM
joanne from somewhere sez....
all i an say is i hope theres more than 3 movies
7/18/2006 2:07:46 PM
Aimee from Gresham, Oregon sez....
I love Johnny Depp! I have seen all of his movies. He is the most amazing actor ever! He seems like a nice guy and very down to earth. I have heard that he cares a lot about family. Most celebs don't and I admire him for that! No one could take his place in Pirates. He is the best for that role! He is my hero! I love him! He is so sexy!
7/17/2006 5:36:24 PM
Marloe from the Netherlands sez....
Johnny Depp is fantastic! If there is a movie on the television with Johnny in it, I always watch it! I'm looking forword to PotC3! I loved PotC2. There were bad comments about PotC2 in the Dutch magazines, but I think the film is very good!
7/16/2006 6:54:48 AM
Ariel from AZ, USA sez....
Johnny Depp is an astounding actor. he has the ability to make you believe he is who he says he is. and thats what marks a good actor. not looks, not who they're dating or what they wear, but if they have the talent to make you believe they're a pirate, or playwright. and johnny depp has that power, that talnet...thats why hes such a great actor.
7/15/2006 3:20:14 PM
Cora from Canada sez....
Johnny Depp is my most favorite actor. I think he's brilliant. I'm only 14, but he is my role model. I have seen all but 3 of his movies and I think every single one of them is great. I hope that he continues with what he's doing because I, like so many other people, love him and think he's amazing!
7/15/2006 10:28:26 AM
Donna from US/New York sez....
J. Depp's high regard for the artistic freedom France encourages, can be enjoyed, in good part, by his salary from the crass United States!
7/15/2006 10:28:19 AM
Jim from ATL-GA sez....
Johnny Depp is a great actor. I love his movies. The only movie I didn't care for was The Astronauts Wife. I wish he would go ahead and marry his girl friend. He would be a better role model for kids if he married his children's mother.
7/14/2006 7:28:52 AM
Rebecca from MS,USA sez....
Depp's gifts are not limited to just acting which he certainly raises to a new level. He also paints, writes and composes. He supports the arts and has been involved with the Make A Wish Foundation. His fans have been starving for years since his work usually went unnoticed. I'm estatic that he's finally getting the recognition he so richly deserves.
7/14/2006 3:08:13 AM
Annetta from KENT sez....
To have character come so naturally as Jack Sparrow and despite all daggers pointing at you, also to find that gap to climb through and take on your own decision's goes to show its a MUST...look where gone by doing so :O).
Just goes to show trust your own instincts on things :O) and directions will find themselves in someway.
Well....not seen POTC2 yet. When i do, i know it live up to the beauty of adventure what the cast and crew and directors have made it to be.......looking forward POTC3. You know 3rd time over got bring whole bundle of enjoyment to 1&2POTC because pleasure it's to watch the passion of characters act at thier roles with such enjoyment.
If i was a piratess you know it would come naturally........:O)
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7/14/2006 3:03:57 AM
Annonomous from Who Knows? sez....
Johnny Depp is such a great actor. I really love how deep into a role he gets, and how he uses face guestures and body movement to enhance the character. While researching for a college English project, I really got to learn alot about him. He brings so much diversity and fun to many of his roles that you can't stop watching him. I now have two autographs from him when I sent him fan mail and think it's cool that he really loves his fans. He just seems so down to earth, and I love to read or hear him talk about his family. That just seems so cool to me. I've learned by his example to be who you are and not care what others think of you. I have a disability and find comfort in alot of the things he says. Did I also mention he's like "drop-dead" gorgeous!
7/13/2006 10:14:48 PM
Aleta from Australia sez....
Johnny is a fantastic actor who has brought much fun and laughter into our lives with his portrayal of Cap't Jack Sparrow. As a family we have seen both Pirates movies and can't wait for the 3rd. I certainly admire his talent, but more importantly how he doesn't take himself too seriously and how his family and his craft are more important than making huge sums of money. He respects what he does as an actor and keeps his private life to himself, which is great to see as he has more of chance of having a normal life for it. There are many more so called stars out there who could take a leaf out of his book.
7/12/2006 7:57:10 PM
Liv.K from Vic. Aus sez....
Johnny depp is a highly respectable person that i myself even idolise in some aspects (lol) he is great role model for his pirate crazy child fans and has made the world fall in love with the one and only capt.Jack Sparrow. Pirates of the caribean wouldnt be the same movie without him and i have nothing but good impressions of Johnny Depp
7/11/2006 11:37:26 PM
Debbie S from Wi USA sez....
Our whole family loves Johnny. What a great role model for my kids to look up to. He has so much but the most important thing to him is his family. I am so glad so many people are seeing Pirates 2 He has been a great actor for many years ,now even more people will get to see what an incredible actor he is. He deserves all of lifes best!!!!!111
7/11/2006 5:34:05 PM
Kady from MD, USA sez....
im only 15 but whenever i get a chance i rent any johnny depp movie i can get my hands on. as a matter of fact right now im watching pirate 1. and i saw the second one so im just waiting for the third one to come out next year. johnny is a terrific actor and even though im a girl (lol) i look up to him he is my idol and he should keep doing what hes doing. hes hilarious!
7/11/2006 5:00:32 PM
Kate from ca, usa sez....
johnny is so brilliant---both as an actor and person. i truly, truly admire and respect how he maintains his individuality. it is very nice 2 know he is enjoying life in france and he still remains very playful and boyish. i already liked johnny since edward scissorhands, but i loved him after pirates 1. there is no one like him. i'm really really happy for the success of the Pirates 2 movie. i watched it, loved it, waiting for the 3rd movie! I LOVE JOHNNY DEPP!!! he is so amazing and handsome, too, of course! i hope he and his family will always be happy!! continued success to johnny!!!!
7/11/2006 4:59:07 PM
Rex H. from SC, US sez....
As J. Depp is to Keith Richards--so am I to Sir Mick!
7/11/2006 2:48:02 PM
MINA G. from CA,USA sez....
i think that johnny depp is a fantastic actor.It's like he has the power of changing himself into these amazing characters,which makes my jaw drop.when i saw the first pirates film,i fell in love with captain jack sparrow!"he's brilliant!" what i really like about depp is that he's cares soooooo much about his family,which i think that is really sweet! all i know is that johnny depp will always be that great actor that we will never forget.
your my hero!!!
7/11/2006 2:07:06 PM
KAYLEGH from STOCPORT- ENGLAND sez....
Johnny Depp is so fit! and he does a great job playing Jack Sparrow- he looks even fitter as Jack. cant wait for the third movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7/11/2006 8:52:08 AM
Liv. K from Victoria, Australia sez....
I've only seen the pirate movies so far but Johnny's quirky character has got me hooked! I believe he is one of the greatest, if not the greatest actor the world has ever seen, and unlike most actors and actresses he seems to have a remarkably friendly, polite and open personality which i have great respect for. i am anciously awaiting the next movie
7/11/2006 3:29:43 AM
Al Kohol from USA sez....
Whilst I've enjoyed a couple of Depp movies, I think he belongs in France because he's full of it.
7/10/2006 10:35:41 PM
Al Kohol from USA sez....
Whilst I've enjoyed a couple of Depp movies, I think he belongs in France because he's full of it.
7/10/2006 10:35:20 PM
Brett W from Seattle sez....
I read a few years ago that Johnny was considering a role as Syd Barrett if a movie ever came along.
Can somebody hurry and write that thing please?
7/10/2006 8:16:11 PM
M.C from California sez....
I think Johnny Depp has already left a great legacy in Hollywood. He's taught fellow actors that you can have great talent and a great career and still keep your personal integrity and humility. He truly is a person to be admired. He's kept me entertained for years, and I thank him very much.
7/10/2006 5:15:13 PM
June from Toronto sez....
I've been an avid follower since Pirates 1. I have all my four children just as sparrow crazy as me. Pirate flags flying in my backyard. He brings a smile to our face everytime we watch him. Johnny, as long as love what you do, you'll have us loving how you do it. Young and "older" alike really enjoy Jack, and Edward, and Willy..and and and. Cheers.
7/10/2006 4:19:48 PM
Cindy K. from Ontario, Canada sez....
I am insanely in love with Johnny Depp. He is such a fabulous actor and such a deep individual. I love that he values the important things in life and that he is so close with his family. He is very down to earth and just seems like he does an amazing job of seperating his career from his family, even if he does use one to help the other at times. Plus he is gorgeous! :D I LOVE HIM <3
7/10/2006 3:55:42 PM
chloe from wales sez....
quite frankly i think johnny depp is the best actor to set foot on this planet (or any other for that matter, not that ive seen any extra terrestrial movies!!) the first 2 pirates were awsum i just watched the second and now im itching to see the third and hoping that more are made!!!
7/10/2006 3:27:03 PM
Bonnie from SLC, UT sez....
I love that Johnny sounds like he's having fun doing what he's doing for fame and glory, but his life is also so full of other stuff that if he had to, he can get by without his fame and glory.
7/10/2006 1:05:44 PM
Sarah L. from MI, USA sez....
What a remarkable man. I have such tremendous repsect for him as an actor and person. He seems so humble and down to earth. I admire his love for his family and his desire to keep his private life out of the public eye (which i am sure has gotten difficult as the Pirates franchise has ballooned). There are many other stars who could take a cue from this brilliant man.
7/10/2006 12:30:59 PM
