"My preference is that, that day when someone sticks a tripod in front of you with a camera on the top, it is not day one."

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Source: How Daniel Day-Lewis' notoriously rigorous role preparation has yielded another Oscar contender. Interview with Chris Sullivan, www.independent.co.uk. February 1, 2008.

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Daniel Day-Lewis

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Daniel Day-Lewis is an acclaimed actor known for his intense method acting and transformative roles in films like 'Lincoln' and 'My Left Foot.'

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