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Samuel L. Jackson & Viola Davis | Actors on Actors – Full Conversation

Variety | September 19, 2025



In their Actors on Actors conversation Viola Davis (‘The First Lady’) and Samuel L. Jackson (‘The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey’) recount their experiences coming up in the New York acting world as well as advice for actors on their first projects, and of course what it was like to play Michelle Obama.

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  16. @markanthony7078

    September 19, 2025 at 12:27 pm

    There is maturity, humanity, personality,kindness….real people who have the foresight of life, grounded. Man(Woman)! this is so epic and telling, no wonder they have longevity…..”beware the toes you step on today, for they may be connected to the arse you have to kiss tomorrow “….what a qoute❤❤❤❤😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 love this two. Stay blessed please and grace us with more of your talent and beautifulness 🙏🙏🙏

  38. @bruceangel9859

    September 19, 2025 at 12:27 pm

    The power of daily brisk walking for the mathematical benefits:

    Think about how much or how little you actually walk. If you’re like most people you walk from your home to your car and from your car to your destination and this is exactly not how it is supposed to be.

    If you practice the power of daily brisk walking for the mathematical benefits it will change your physicality, your countenance, your mind and then quite possibly your life.

    If you stick with the power of daily brisk walking for the mathematical benefits you will have more energy, you’ll feel more mentally secure and at some point you might even begin to feel as if you’re aging in reverse.

    This is the power of daily brisk walking for the mathematical benefits.

    I know it probably sounds unbelievable but the good news is that you can easily prove or disprove it to yourself.

    Here’s how:

    (Cue pre-written text)

    This is quite possibly the best information that you’re going to receive in this lifetime. I call it the power of daily brisk walking for the mathematical benefits. And if it does what I say it will do, you will share it with your family, friends and loved ones until the end of time or the end of your family line, whichever comes first.

    We humans were meant to walk every day and to feel, look and be our optimal best we have to walk briskly everyday.

    Practicing the art of daily brisk walking for the mathematical benefits will change your physicality, your countenance, your mind and then quite possibly your life.

    When this works for you, share it with your parents/family, friends and loved ones if you want to catch a glimmer of what they were like when they were young because the power of daily brisk walking will age them in reverse.

    The power of daily brisk walking works fast and efficiently and you can easily prove it to yourself.

    Here’s how:

    Take a selfie before you begin this process, then walk briskly everyday for the mathematical benefits that’ll payoff like compounding interest.

    After some time has passed, take another selfie. The difference should be easily discernible and readily apparent in your changing physicality and happier countenance. If you stick with it you’re going to look sharper, feel sharper and actually be sharper than you’ve been in some time. You’re going to look, feel and be happier and more energized than you’ve felt in a long time.

    (No dieting or weightlifting is required)

    When you walk:

    Open your eyes slightly wider and walk at a brisk pace, making sure to swing both of your arms while using your eyes for things both near and far & having as much fun as possible.

    (It’s an eye exercise and brain training stimulator)

    At some point you’re going to feel as if your eyesight is improving and you’re aging in reverse.

    Google “brisk walking and telomeres”, lengthening your telomeres will have you feeling as if you’re aging in reverse. You’re going to feel healthier, happier, sharper and stronger than you have in quite some time if you just stick with it.

    That’s it, it really is that simple.

    We humans were meant to feel alive, healthy, happy, vibrant and vital all of our lives as we age. If you practice the art of daily brisk walking for the mathematical benefits you will experience all of these things. And unlike other activities this one, barring illness or injury is sustainable for the rest of your life.

    Why does this work more efficiently and effectively than almost anything else at helping you achieve your goals?

    Because we were designed/evolved and adapted over millions of years to do this one thing extremely well. Animals in the wild walk from shortly after birth until death in a never ending search for food and water or to escape predators. We humans eschew walking and ride in air conditioned comfort to air conditioned food stores and air conditioned gyms to walk slowly, workout a bit and stand around.

    It’s only been since the last hundred plus years and the invention of the automobile that we’ve forgotten that we’re supposed to walk and walk briskly everyday and the invention of the cellphone has only exacerbated the issue.

    If we want to look, feel and be our optimal best we have to thoroughly mix the chemicals in our brains and bodies everyday. We have to walk and we have to walk briskly.

    If you’re unaccustomed to walking briskly, fear not, just take it slow, your large muscles will adapt quickly and you have the rest of your life.

    The leading cause of injury in adults is unintentional falls.

    Practicing the art of daily brisk walking will improve your balance, mobility, agility and coordination making falls less likely.

    This is sustainable for the rest of your life and a guaranteed mood booster.

    Extras:

    Make an AC/DC greatest hits playlist, push play and try to keep up.

    (This is a great brisk pace)

    Get psyched Get hyped Get fired up

    Eventually you’ll be able to recall this feeling easily and at will.

    Dress lightly or you’ll overheat, feel sick and quit.

    I wear baselayer, synthetic in warm weather and wool in cooler weather. No jacket is required until approximately 10 degrees.

    Good, comfortable shoes or boots are a must.

    When you walk seven days a week for years you’re going to experience every kind of weather. Something I’ve learned is that we humans have an amazing capacity to heat ourselves up quickly when we’re on the move and the rain, snow and cold will have little effect. Think about our caveman ancestors in skins, no underwear & no jackets and boy are we lucky and you’ll be warm and toasty. If you’re cold, just walk faster!

    (You’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll adapt if you just stick with it)

    You’re going to sweat a lot, so stay well hydrated and drink water before you get thirsty.

    Get an Apple Watch and close your rings daily, it’s cheaper than any trainer or gym and it will keep you disciplined and on track.

    Good luck to you and remember to:

    Open your eyes slightly wider and use them for looking at things both near and far while swinging both of your arms. Remember to think happy thoughts when you walk and have as much fun as possible to achieve the maximum benefits.

    PS- This is everything that I’ve learned in eight years, distilled down to its essence and put in a nutshell to make it as easy as possible for you with the best possible outcome. This works, prove it to yourself by aging in reverse, remember to walk briskly everyday for the mathematical benefits.

    PSS- Start slow and take it easy, you have the rest of your life to perfect the art of daily brisk walking. As always, check with a medical professional before beginning any program of exercise.

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