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Early Career
- Hugh Grant started his career doing silly voices and characters in commercials and a comedy troupe.
- Their Edinburgh Fringe Festival show was a hit after a BBC feature, leading to a disastrous TV show.
Film Career Detour
- Despite enjoying his comedy troupe, Hugh Grant's brother, a banker, encouraged him to audition for a film.
- Grant landed the role in James Ivory's "Maurice", beginning his film career detour.
Overcoming Self-Consciousness
- Hugh Grant believes he's improved as an actor by playing roles unlike himself.
- This allows him to overcome self-consciousness, a major challenge in his earlier career.