It's tricky. I've never been standing at the top of the tree with tons of money thrown at me. I've never really had a profile. So in a way I have this 'nothing to lose' attitude.
Joel EdgertonAbout author
- Author's profession: Actor
- Nationality: australian
- Born: June 23, 1974
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