Dominic West - "Hold On Tightly, Let Go Lightly"

Dominic West, star of The Wire and Burton and Taylor, describes his route into acting, why directors are like shrinks and the importance of being "fluid and flexible".
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[@manlyscents]

"Hang on tightly, let go lightly" has been my mantra since when I heard it in Mike Hodges' Croupier over 20 years ago

[@tabathaalexander4127]

I could listen to him talk 24/7😍😍😍😍😍

[@beliviatrue]

Me 2

[@annwardley5136]

Yorkshire man born in Sheffield love the depth of his voice

[@ayuodagiri1577]

Ahh he is soooooo attractive once you see him act, you can’t go back 😆

[@ecitb3005]

He ages really really well

[@almazabraha]

Handsome and great actor.

[@jonathanmilshaw]

Really nice advice. Best one Ive seen of these so far.

[@eleonorac2224]

God- He is so handsome

[@tmhwriter]

Reminds me of a young Imran Khan.

[@nesrbrn9638]

@@tmhwriter Yeah exactly ! 💚

[@monam5962]

What a gorgeous man .😍

[@davidegoal]

Why is he an actor if he went to drummer school???

[@khadzak7496]

I’m sure he said “ drama school “ NOT drummer 😉

[@beliviatrue]

LOL

[@JERMAINE650]

You'll always be McNulty to me Mr.West no offense