The Joe Rogan Experience #2191 - Russell Crowe
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Aug 20, 2024 
Russell Crowe, acclaimed actor and musician, shares insights from his career in film and music. He humorously recounts filming with a live tarantula and reflects on the emotional highs of live performances. Crowe delves into his transformative role preparation and the intricacies of embodying complex characters. He also discusses the polarization of climate change, the disconnect in farming practices, and the joys of parenthood, offering personal anecdotes that highlight the importance of integrity and the power of storytelling.
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Meeting Legends
- Russell Crowe discusses the surreal experience of meeting people he's admired in films.
- He recounts meeting Daniel Day-Lewis at a Motel 8 and later receiving a photograph from the encounter.
Limousine Driver Trap
- Joe Rogan shares an anecdote about a limousine driver who was presented as a success story.
- Rogan realized the driver's life was a trap of long hours and decided to avoid that path.
Early Career and Acting
- Crowe describes his early career, including working at an insurance company and getting fired from a DJ job for being too nervous to talk.
- His first acting role was at six years old, and he later rekindled his passion for acting after a school tour of a TV studio.
