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Depp: 'I only play special characters'
Published Thursday, Oct 15 2009, 09:18 BST | By Rebecca Davies
Rex Features
The Pirates Of The Caribbean actor said that he takes his time to think about a film before agreeing to appear in it.
Depp told Joy magazine: "The person I represent must be somehow special. I was totally fascinated of John Dillinger in Public Enemies for example. And Captain Jack Sparrow was revolutionary - a bank robber but at the same time national hero."
The 46-year-old also spoke of his progress in the film industry, saying: "My success came on its own. However, I was very lucky. For example, directors like Tim Burton fought for me when Paramount didn't want to give me the lead role in Sleepy Hollow."
He added: "When I made the breakthrough I was regarded as the new James Dean. But the biggest compliment I ever received was the comparison with Marlon Brando. He is my idol - and was my best friend."
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