Topics: Samuel L Jackson, Film and TV, Celebrity, Sport
Samuel L Jackson seems to have his work-life balance down to a tee as his contracts allow him to hit the golf green at least twice a week.
The veteran actor has been on screen for so many decades it feels weird to imagine cinema without his foul-mouthed grumpy persona lighting up screens.
The 75-year-old has established himself as a Hollywood great and his name is certainly one that can still swing you into watching a film.
The man has over 200 film and TV credits so it is clear he works hard at what he does but the actor seems to play hard as well.
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In a 2017 interview with The New York Times, the actor broke down how he is on set, as well as how he is able to find time to well enjoy his hobbies despite such a regularly busy schedule.
In fact, the actor revealed there is one thing all of his projects have in common.
He admitted he can 'be a hard taskmaster for some directors' and likes to call the shots on set.
He's described as being 'allergic to extra takes', admitting: "I’m at that point where I can say: ‘Uh, you know, that’s not going to be in the movie, right? We already got it, we got it when we did this, that and that. I’m not going to do that."
In keeping with this desire for control, Jackson makes sure he has time for some leisurely activities around his filming schedule by having the option to go golfing twice a week written into all of his film contracts.
The actor is a big golf fan, so much so that he admitted at the time to planning out his outfits for his games the night before.
He's previously played golf with the likes of Anthony Anderson and Charles Barkley, as well as former presidents Bill Clinton and Donald J. Trump.
Jackson spoke further about the addition to his contracts when asked about it in an interview with CNN, where he explained: "Generally, they either move me onto a golf course so I can play or join a club so I can play, and they have to let me play at least twice a week."
"I like golf because it's a perfect game for an only child like me.
"In this game, you get responsibility for everything you do bad, and you get all the credit for everything you do well."
