But I did a lot of boxing and I was captain of an Australian surf club.
I worked at Mark Foy's during the day and studied drama at night.
Dore Schary was then head of the studio and he wanted to change my name.
To a large degree, those early lean days were self-imposed.
Apart from being interested in a good role, I think it's necessary to make up your mind as to whether it will make a movie that will entertain an audience all over the world and not just in your own backyard.
I pray and try every day to be a better actor.