INTERVIEW - Denzel Washington on his work ethic at the Flight Junket in London on 17th january 2013

Danzel discusses his Oscar-nominated performance, emphasizing the hard work behind making it look effortless. He shares experiences from working at the Metropolitan Opera House, observing ballet dancers like Baryshnikov and Markova, who appeared graceful yet exerted great effort. Danzel highlights the importance of relaxation, using a duck analogy to describe calmness on the surface despite underlying effort. A brief mention of using a flight simulator concludes the discussion.

What does Danzel attribute his seemingly effortless performances to?

• Hard work and inspiration from ballet dancers

• Natural talent

• Advanced acting techniques

• Support from his peers

Which ballet dancers did Danzel mention as part of his inspiration?

• George Balanchine and Maria Tallchief

• Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn

• Mikhail Baryshnikov and Natalia Markova

• Anna Pavlova and Vaslav Nijinsky

What metaphor does Danzel use to describe his approach to acting?

• A swan gliding on water

• A duck calm on the surface but paddling underneath

• A lion stalking its prey

• A butterfly fluttering gracefully

What is the key message behind the duck metaphor?

• Appearances can be deceiving

• Hard work is always visible

• Calmness is more important than effort

• Effort should be hidden beneath a calm exterior

What humorous topic is mentioned towards the end of the conversation?

• A cooking class

• A flight simulator

• A comedy show

• A magic trick