The Talented Mr.Law

Let’s start with a really big question if we may: What counts among the most powerful experiences in your life?

The birth of my children. Life is miraculous, isn’t it? When your baby is healthy and happy, it’s emotionally absolutely miraculous. Then again, what makes it wonderful is that it’s been happening for thousands of years. In a way it’s the most normal, everyday occurrence. I wish I had a few more miracles I could tell.

For many people, love has got to be one of life’s most powerful experiences. As a man who, if we may be so bold, has had many relationships, do you have a definition of love?

Gosh. My definition of love? That would have to be: being empathetic and supportive and generous but truthful. Truth has a lot to do with it.

And you succeed in doing that?

You just make a choice to do it. It can be a hard road, but you make a choice and you have to stick to it. I made a decision a few years ago to avoid drama at all cost. Drama is exhausting. Life is so much easier without it.

You recently got married again. A marriage can also involve conflict . . .

It was a big decision, as it should be. We waited four years before we took that step.

What was your wedding like?

It was a wonderful ceremony. A marriage of two families coming together, not just two individuals. That was important to both of us.

What’s your secret to being happy?

You’ve got to feel good inside and you’ve got to feel good outside. I’m a big fan of rural life, and an even bigger fan of using your mental and physical energy for simple means. I made a choice several years ago to not get involved in social media. And it’s one of the best decisions I ever made. And recently I went away without my phone; it was blissful.

And how are you nurturing your soul?

Ich umgebe mich mit Menschen, die ich liebe. Ich lese ein gutes Buch. Ich beschäftige mich viel mit Kunst. Deshalb hänge ich mir auch gerne Bilder an die Wand, die mich inspirieren. Das tat ich schon, als meine Kinder noch klein waren, denn sie sollten inmitten von schönen Dingen aufwachsen. Am liebsten hätte ich etwas von Gerhard Richter gehabt, aber das konnte ich mir nicht leisten. 

How about taking on some big Hollywood films?

What I don’t ever want to do is find myself in a situation where I have to do big films with big paychecks because my lifestyle demands it. I like the freedom of being able to do what interests me. I prefer to invest my time in projects from beginning to end. Not taking an immediate paycheck, to me, is incredibly fulfilling and exciting.

Wie gehen Sie damit um, wenn Ihr positives Gefühl mal eingetrübt ist?

Certainly nothing that’s ever led me to look for professional help. I’m not someone who shies away from feeling low. If anything, I probably use the excuse of being an actor or artist to relish it – as everyone should. I was brought up to ( … )

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