Now I get to pick and choose exactly what I want to do.
Meaning of the quote
This quote by American actor Verne Troyer means that he gets to decide for himself what he wants to do with his time and work. He has the freedom to choose the projects and activities that interest him the most, rather than having to do things he doesn't want to do. This gives him a lot of control over his life and career.
About Verne Troyer
Verne Troyer was an American actor best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films. Despite his short stature of 2 ft 8 in (81 cm) due to a condition called cartilage-hair hypoplasia, he had a successful acting career spanning over 20 years.
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There’s times when you’re having dinner with a good friend and you’re in the middle of a conversation and somebody comes up and cuts you off. Can you sign this? Can I take a picture with you? I’m adjusting to all the attention.
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I’ll be one of the Who’s of Whoville.
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What I really enjoy the most is seeing what the crowd likes. I enjoy making people laugh.
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If I did everything, I probably wouldn’t be here talking to you. There aren’t too many people who can actually double me, so I do most of my stunts though.
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Now I get to pick and choose exactly what I want to do.
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I was just the perfect person to play the Mini-Me character.
American actor (1969-2018)
There’s nobody else that can double me – except for a doll.
American actor (1969-2018)
I felt probably more uncomfortable than Beyonce. But I can’t answer for her.
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I grew up in Michigan, in a very small town, Centreville. In my graduating class, I had like 92 people.
American actor (1969-2018)
In the film, I’m not very mobile, like in the space suit.
American actor (1969-2018)
In high school and college all my friends and my brother wrestled.
American actor (1969-2018)
Doing stunt work is risky, but it’s something I enjoy.
American actor (1969-2018)
I went to see the film with a regular audience for the first time on Sunday, and was basically swamped.
American actor (1969-2018)
I think it was a good challenge for me to get my reactions across without being able to speak.
American actor (1969-2018)
I just take it one day at a time. Austin Powers has given me a lot of opportunities as far as my career.
American actor (1969-2018)
People have a good time with all the catch phrases.
American actor (1969-2018)
I’ve done approximately 15 films, and most of the things I’ve done have either been stunt or costume work.
American actor (1969-2018)
We were doing the dance routine and I dislocated my knee. I’ve been doing stunts for a long time and it’s kind of weird that I’d dislocate my knee just dancing.
American actor (1969-2018)
I’m a big sports fan. College football is my favorite.
American actor (1969-2018)
Me being able to beat up Austin Powers? I mean, how great can that be?
American actor (1969-2018)
In Men in Black, it was a very small character, no pun intended.
American actor (1969-2018)