Billy Bob Thornton Remembers Robert Duvall, Tells Great Stories About His Mentor
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Key Points:
- Billy Bob Thornton shares a heartfelt tribute to Robert Duvall, describing him as a surrogate father and mentor who profoundly influenced his life and career, providing the approval Thornton never received from his own father.
- Thornton recounts numerous personal anecdotes highlighting Duvall’s wit, authenticity, and dedication to his craft, including their collaborations on films such as Sling Blade, A Family Thing, The Apostle, and The Stars Fell on Henrietta.
- He emphasizes Duvall’s unique approach to acting, focusing on genuine emotion rather than scripted cues, and recalls Duvall’s disdain for directors who tried to control his performance, exemplified by an incident on the set of The Judge.
- Thornton reflects on their shared experiences of late-b
