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What we're in need of is a greater leadership that's inclusive and truly hears the people and doesn't have a knee-jerk reaction out of anger. Scenarios like this, while divisive, also clarify what we really want in the future. And we'll have a chance in a few years to cast another vote, and we'll see where the American people are when that time comes. Dwayne Johnson grateful trying people I think the most important thing is authenticity, just being as real as I can be. But also flexible and open to change and other ideas and thought processes. Back when you and I last talked, I was at a turning point in my life, and I was having a tough time. I was hiding it, but I had a really hard time just being me. So now it's important that I'm just me. Dwayne Johnson hard-times real thinking When I first came into acting, I had great opportunities to make a decent movie. I had a run there in 2005, '06, '07 - for a long time it was "Oh, he's the best thing in the movie that's not that good." 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Dwayne Johnson real play opportunity I don't worry about overexposure [in work], I think it's important just to go in, and think about quality work and try to put the best movies out. Dwayne Johnson important worry thinking I believe I'm not in the press, just in terms of being photographed and paparazzi all the time, or looking for that sensationalistic type of side or anything like that, so I keep things very quiet. Dwayne Johnson sides quiet believe I'll do a musical. An ass-kickin' musical! Dwayne Johnson ass musical
