It's a Man's World

 

Source: Daily Mail

March 4, 2007 Sunday

IT'S A MAN'S WORLD;
The Sheffield-born actor on his reluctant conversion to grooming

WILL LAWRENCE

 

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The thought of having to prance about in a short leather skirt for The Lord Of

The Rings had me running straight for the gym.

 

Now I try to go as a matter of principle, just because it makes me feel better.

The idea is always a bit grim, but once you've got it done you feel a lot more

virtuous. No pain, no gain and all that.

 

Where I grew up in Sheffield, no one had even heard of male grooming, waxing

and moisturising not a chance. I used to have a shave once in a while and a

shower in the morning, and that was about it for me.

 

After Troy, Brad, Orlando and I all swaggered about flexing our muscles, thinking

we were Arnold Schwarzenegger. Then, when the training stopped, we began to

shrink. That film was a tough gig, but there was a lot of horse-riding and

swordplay, which I get a real kick out of.

 

I defy anyone not to enjoy doing stuff like that.

 

I'm not really a suit man. I only wear them for important occasions, such as

being in the directors' box at Sheffield United or presenting an award at the Brits.

 

I've had the odd sartorial disaster. I remember going to an Arsenal match about

ten years ago.

 

I was wearing a leather coat and they were quite strict about dress code, as

I was in the directors' box. They told me I'd have to put an Arsenal tie on!

I said, 'F*** off! I'm not wearing that!' but they made me wear it I looked

a right idiot.

 

I don't go in for all that iPod, bumbag and Lycra-trunks nonsense at the gym.

I just like getting in there and getting it done. The gym I visit is near where I

live in north London and it's pretty rough and ready. It hasn't got any flashy

gadgets just guys pumping iron. That suits me.

 

I got bashed around playing Sunday league football. Becoming well-known,

you suffer a few too many slide tackles. I still like the odd kickabout. I used

to play for a pub side, but then as I got more work, I began getting busy

and started travelling all over the place. The football, unfortunately, had to stop.

 

It was a Brut-and-Brylcreem regime for me when I was young. I do still like my

aftershave, and I use quite a few. Because I'm always travelling, I can buy loads

whenever I pass through airports or different cities; I've got quite a collection.

When I'm filming, I tend to stick a ton of moisturiser on at the start of the day.

 

When you get to a certain age, piercings or earrings tend to look a bit dodgy.

I used to like all that, but I guess it's an age thing.

 

I'm not into male accessories; I've only got my watches. I remember going to

West Ham for the football, and they wear a lot of jewellery down at Upton Park.

Every finger's got a big gold sovereign ring on it even the thumb.

 

They're like knuckledusters.

 

I like to get physical in my garden. I enjoy building things, putting up fences,

planting trees getting really stuck in. I like to keep busy physically, but when

you are off work you can let yourself go a little bit.

 

That's not my natural disposition, though there's nothing I hate more than

sitting about. I like to get things done.

 

Sean Bean stars in 'Outlaw', out on Friday

 

Davidoff Cool Water

I like a bit of aftershave, especially Davidoff.

That's quite manly, isn't it? I mean, it's not like you're putting on eye shadow

or anything.

escentual.co.uk

 

Stone Island shirts

I like the shape of their shirts, and I wear their clothes regularly.

stoneisland.co.uk

 

Ford Ranger

I'm happy with this. I've had flashcars beforebut you park it on the street and

some b*****d will come along and scratch it.

 

Omega Seamaster

I love watches, especially my Omega Seamaster. I got it when I played 006 in

GoldenEye. It's beautifully made.

omegawatches.com

 

Paul Smith boots

I wore these boots to the Brit Awards this year. I tend to collect a lot of shoes.

paulsmith.co.uk

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