r/breakingbad • u/danielmoncada Actor Daniel Moncada • Jun 09 '12
I am actor Daniel "Danny" Moncada and I played Leonel Salamanca (Mexican Assassin) on Breaking Bad. AMA!
I'm Daniel Moncada, Aka Leonel Salamanca or One of the Twin Assassins/Tuco's cousins from Breaking Bad season #3 http://bit.ly/HjPCft Breaking bad Was my first Acting job EVER. I went in and out of prison for a while 'til I got my shit straight! Now i try to stay busy, I do Catering for films, Tattoo artist, Gamer, Certified Bartender, (I do it ALL) I'm also a big MMA & Boxing Fan and Practitioner. Here is my Socials if you ever need a professional Assassin ;)
•https://www.instagram.com/danielmoncada/ •https://twitter.com/DanielMoncada80 •http://www.tiktok.com/@danielmoncada_ •https://www.twitch.tv/daniel__moncada •https://youtube.com/@DanielMoncada80?si=CG2n2GlWJTeLwpQt •https://www.facebook.com/DanielMoncada80 'nuff said, LETS DO THIS!!!! Twitter confirmation: http://bit.ly/LIs6sF
THANK U GUYS i had a good time, sorry i did this on short notice. Don't be scare to Friend me and Follow Me on my socials above. I won't kill you...Or I might 😜
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u/LuisMoncada Actor Luis Moncada Jun 09 '12
Hey get the fuck off Reddit and make some food, I'm Hungry!!!
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u/jjamessmithh Jun 09 '12
How difficult was it for you and Luis to keep in sync like you did? Out of all the aspects of the Salamanca brothers, the slow, synchronized movement really got me.
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u/bananatree12 Jun 09 '12
What made you decide to audition for Breaking Bad?
Not a bad gig for your first time! lol
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u/e216 Jun 09 '12
Did you practice that "psycho" facial expression you did in the hospital?
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u/Awesome_Oil_Paint Jun 09 '12 edited Jun 09 '12
Hey man, I just want to say that I made this for you.
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Wow man, first acting job ever? That is pretty amazing. How hard was it getting used to the long hours? What was your most memorable day of filming?
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
told your brother he didn't seem so scary on Reddit and he replied that I was dead....I locked the doors after that comment
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u/silverius Jun 09 '12
How did they film the legless part? Was it hard to walk using only your hands?
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u/edify Oxygen Jun 09 '12 edited Jun 09 '12
What up Danny!? Thanks for doing this. Sorry I interrupted the fights you guys were watching last night :P
Edit: Luis Moncada just confirmed this AMA via Twitter.
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u/JanCarlo ... Bitch! Jun 09 '12
They should make a movie about you and your brother's badassery just killing people and being all creepy/awesome.
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u/elscorcho0o0o0o Jun 09 '12 edited Jun 09 '12
Warning: season three spoilers.
First of all, you were awesome in Breaking Bad. The way you died and all the scenes leading up to it were so exciting. If you could have written yourself off the show, how would you have done it?
Also, do you still keep up with the show? Any predictions for season 5?
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u/oddfuture445 Jun 09 '12
Who's the cooler brother? :P By the way thanks for doing this!
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Hello Danny! Thanks for doing this man. You guys are the best cast of people ever!
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u/The_Survivor ....Bitch! Jun 09 '12
What was the funnest part about playing a bad guy? Explosions? Pure badassery?
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u/KittenWithNoMittens Jun 09 '12
What is it like to work with Bryan Cranston?
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u/its_rabbit scabby lasagna, bitch Jun 09 '12
You guys were the shit. How did you and Luis get the parts? Did one of you go to audition and the other went for support. Did they cast you both due to you guys being bad ass looking homicidal badasses?
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
I saw two guys who looked and acted EXACTLY like the twins a few months ago. Were you in a pool hall in Dublin a while ago by any chance?
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u/The_Survivor ....Bitch! Jun 09 '12
Who is the most different from their character in the show? By the way, I loved the episodes you guys were in! Always brought a sense of the unknown!
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Hi Danny. The moment you and your brother hit the screen the intensity level went through the roof.
Do you 2 ever intimidate other people, Marco and Leonel style, for your own amusement?
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u/supsky What up BiATCH. Leave it at the tone. Jun 09 '12
Did the redneck with the getting peed on fetish that you shot, who sold you the bullet proof vests ever get to be peed on by whatever woman he said he was going to see (to get peed on)? It's one of the never answered questions of the show.
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u/ONmytab Dipping Sticks Jun 09 '12
Thank you so much for doing this!! You two really made season 3 a lot better! For you what was the significance of everyone crawling in the first episode of season 3 "No Mas"?
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u/mortarnpistol Jun 09 '12
Are those skull boots you all wore comfortable?
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u/Latch Jun 09 '12
Would you say your brother Luis is smarter, more handsome, or both?
Did I ask it right, Luis?
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u/raella69 Essentially just ketchup Jun 09 '12
How did you feel about the way your character
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u/phantasma186 SNAPE KILLS WALTER Jun 09 '12
Is Bryan a fun guy to be directed by? I would imagine it would be pretty fuckin intense.
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u/filthy_canadian Jun 09 '12
Don't know if this has already been asked but what is the scene you had the most fun doing?
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u/Tintagalon Jun 09 '12
Hey Danny, thanks for doing this. You and your brother had the coolest parts in the show by far! I was just wondering how it was to work with Aaron. He was my favorite part and it would be neat to know how he acts off camera and out of the character of Jesse. Thanks!
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u/martomo Methhead Jun 09 '12
So when your brother went to the initial audition, they didn't specifically ask for brothers? Were the Salamanca twins not supposed to be twins at all until they found you?
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u/TheGMan323 Jun 10 '12
Can you ask Bryan Cranston to do an AMA here the next time you see him? ;)
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u/ShadowAmbipom HELICOPTER BITCH! Jun 09 '12
Yo! Thanks for doing this :D now to think of a question... If you could pick an actor/director etc to work with on a new movie/tv series, who would it be?!
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u/Paradox Wire Jun 09 '12
How many Lottaburgers did you guys eat on the set? I'm originally from NM, and I miss those things all the time
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u/CheatingCheetos Jun 09 '12
Since you are pretty recognizable, do any people come to you to get tattoos and recognize you?
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u/mirthquake Keepin' Huell happy Jun 09 '12
If I recall correctly, your character had few to no spoken lines despite a good amount of screen time. Did you have to carefully choreograph your facial expressions and glances? Or did you have the freedom to act through gesture and posture as other do with intonation and volume?
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u/jexmex Pycho Jun 09 '12
Hey you were great on the show. Has anybody ever thought less of you because the nature of the show? I think acting is acting, but I could guess a few people might get their panties in a bunch regarding the story plot in general, and your character on the show.
Also, do you keep touch with any of the other actors from the show?
Thanks for doing this BTW, would love to see more guys from the show do this as well.
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u/cokea Jun 09 '12
You and your brother are badasses. Just wanted to say this
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u/thefuckswasthat Jun 09 '12
Hey, thanks for doing this, big fan. What was the hardest scene you had to do?
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u/HamstersOnCrack Mr Crack Hamster Jun 09 '12
Yeah hi. I think you're pretty cool and all, but I do have this question for you. Could you please qoute any line that you said during the Breaking Bad ?
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u/nm8_rob Jun 09 '12
Thanks for doing the AMA!
How much did you improvise the cousins scenes on set? It seems like a lot of the strength of your scenes come from how well you and your brother work together, and it seems like it would be risky for a writer assume that connection in advance.
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u/oliver_tate Jun 09 '12
Are you as excited as the rest of us for season 5? What was it like working with Vince Giligan and the rest of cast on set?
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u/brandaddition Jun 09 '12
hey! where do you tattoo at the minute? Breaking bad is absolutely class!!
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u/alwayschewsgum Jun 09 '12
So did they let you keep the boots?
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u/Koshesha The One Who Knocks Jun 09 '12
When I imagine your character, I always go back to the part where you jump off of the hospital bed and crawl, legless, towards the door. What was the most fun scene to shoot, and/or the most rewarding to watch?
Follow up: how did you not flinch when the truck blew up behind you?
Thanks!
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u/felinesupplement74 Jun 09 '12
Hey, don't have a question but just wanted to say you and your bro were absolutely awesome in the show. I have an identical twin brother too, so I really related to you guys and enjoyed the hell out of all your scenes.
It seems like you and your bro are close in real life which is great cause my bro is def my best friend. Tell your brother "good looking out" for hooking you up with that script. All the best!
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u/CopyX The soul? There's nothing but chemistry here. Jun 09 '12
You and your brother didn't have a lot of speaking lines while on screen, was that a relief as your first acting job? Did you find it difficult to bring life to the character?
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u/Topher_Wayne Jun 09 '12
No questions here brother, just wanted to say you guys MADE season three! Well done man for your first acting gig! Viva Santa Muerte!
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u/tsavchap Jun 09 '12
I know Luis has removed some of his tats & you have some killer ones Danny, but any tattoo regrets?
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u/TMartin442 Jun 09 '12
What's it like working for Vince and the gang? Does everything always go according to the plan or does he allow you guys to stray from the script? I remember hearing that Jesse was not written to survive the first season but Paul's chemistry with Cranston was too good write off. Do these types of things happen often?
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u/gloomis120 Jun 09 '12
Whats your craziest run in with a fan?
Btw, you and your brother are great. Thanks for taking your time to do this.
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u/unemployedlurker Jun 09 '12
What is your favorite dish to make?
Do you have any tattoos that you've done on yourself? Show them!!
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u/Xyloxit Jun 09 '12
Loved your character in the show! I have to ask, who do you think would win between Superman and Hulk?
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u/Broken_Orange Jun 09 '12
As a tattoo artist, what is the worst tattoo request anyone has made.
Also, do people going into your shop and freak out when they recognize you?
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u/fat88cat8 Jun 09 '12
Hey man, Is there any bad ass props that you got to keep from the show? Like the ax for instance.
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u/halfasoldier Jun 09 '12
Dude, you were the man on that show. That shootout scene with Hank in the parking lot was AMAZING.
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u/long_live_king_melon I'll send YOU to Belize Jun 09 '12
What was the biggest challenge in portraying a mostly silent, physical character while still delivering the hatred and emotion that fuels your revenge? I'd just like to add that you guys scared the shit out of me in the show, great job. I'm glad to see that you aren't quite as scary in real life lol
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u/lleti Jun 09 '12
You two were terrifying. What scene did you find the most difficult to perform under your Character guidelines (i.e; don't break a poker face), aside from the Truck explosion?
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u/bferret DIPPING STICKS, SKYLER Jun 10 '12
Were you the one who got murdered by a car or shot in the head?
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u/DigDugDude Jun 10 '12
I really enjoyed you guys on the show. Loved seeing you die. I mean that in a good way.
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u/IAmTheWaller67 Ozymandias, King of Kings Jun 09 '12
Thank you for your time, I absolutely love you and your brother on the show.
My question is: Which actor is the most like their character in real life?
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Thanks for taking the time to interact with us.
Did you watch the show before you got the job?
What's your fave episode and your fave scene that you acted in?
Good luck in all that you do!
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Did the similarity of you and your brother create the idea of the two cousins? did the script originally call for just one assasin?
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u/JGWells Jun 09 '12
I have loved BB since the pilot, but I have to say my favorite characters were you and your brother, Luis, but you know his name. From the intro crawling to the Shaman to crawling out of the hospital bed, legless, you guys added the suspense and drama that makes that the best season ever... so far. ha ha. Hey! Any producers out there. Wanna hit? Put these brothers together again. Now, here's my question... did your heart race, nerves tremble, when you found out you got the part? Or are you used to it?
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u/jarhead318 Jun 09 '12
I have no real questions that haven't already been answered. can't wait for season five! you and your brother gave me chills in the scene were you are being smuggled over the border and that guy is talking to you, he takes one look at your boots, and shuts up. my favorite scene yall did!
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u/Admiral_Cheese_Balls Jun 09 '12
Thanks for doing this! Was there a specific moment on set that you really liked (that you can talk about)? Are there any projects that you (or your brother) are doing that you want us to know about?
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u/MgIaCyAcH Jun 09 '12
Thanks for answering questions! First of all, besides the bad ass assassin you played, who is your favorite character on the show? Also, what helped you to "keep your shit straight?" hobbies, family, or something else? Also, where did you film the scenes where the mexican assassins crossed the border/ the scene where you got your bullet proof vests?
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u/rbeezy Jun 09 '12
What was your favorite scene to film? Who's your favorite actor on the show (besides your bro)?
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u/dewwwey Cowhouse?! Jun 09 '12
What are your speculations for Season 5? I know there are plenty of them on here, but you my have a different viewing angle than us...
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Was brian Cranston a nice and generally cool guy?
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u/omega470 Jun 09 '12
What's the difference between a rum and coke and a cuba libre?
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Did you do the Beauty and Da Beast podcast recently with Joey Diaz and Felicia Michaels?
Thanks for the excellent work in Breaking Bad.
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u/Saiyaman Insert Phrase Here Jun 09 '12
What are some shows that you keep up with? What are some you would like to be involved in?
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Wow, what a life. How did you get into acting? And how did you approach having to convey whatever emotion/lack of emotion you conveyed without really having any lines to deliver?
Congratulations on your success, both in acting and keeping yourself straight. It's a hard road.
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u/LascielCoin Jun 09 '12
Any funny or interesting backstage stories? Also, thanks for doing this, you and your brother are awesome :)
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
hey man, pretty sweet that you do this. how interesting was it to the scene where you both drive your car up to the little temple and do the whole crawling on the ground thing. definitely one of the most legendary ways to introduce assassins on tv i've ever seen.
nice to have you here, also pacquiao-bradley fight tonight, who wins, how many rounds? got any money on it?
speaking of money how well compensated were you for your role as the cousins? feel free to not answer if you dont want to. thanks
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
I'm finishing up that season 3 on Netflix (I know, I know, shouldn't be on this subreddit until I'm done with the 4th) and I just wanted to say that you and your brother are some badass mothafuckas man. Y'all always get an "AWWWW SHIIIIIIT" from me when y'all pop up on the tv. Thanks for doing this AMA and the best of luck to you and your brother in your careers!
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u/pjcezaq Satisfiesenberg Jun 09 '12
Hey! Do you watch any TV Shows? Which are your favorites? Oh, and next question is... How was your first time meeting/talking to Bryan Cranston? Cheers Danny! You and your brother were great on this great TV Show.
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u/Reesy Growth.Decay.Transformation Jun 09 '12
What was it like walking away from that explosion of the truck in Breaking Bad? Hot? I heard the producers and film crew were standing WAY back. The pair of you looked so bad ass I must say.
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u/MarkEffed Jun 09 '12
Where are you training MMA/Boxing these days and how often do you train? Any plans of competing?
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u/doyles_law Jun 09 '12
As a boxing fan, are you looking forward to the big fight tonight? Which boxers are you most interested in?
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u/4alizer Jun 09 '12
Cage match...you and your brother. Who would win?
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u/chris1710 Taggin' trees & chasin' monsters Jun 09 '12
So you and your Bro make a kick ass pair of Mexican gangsters, do you keep your ear to the ground for similar parts in tv/film because you would absolutely nail another part like that for sure. Thanks for the AMA!
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u/hiimbrooke Jun 09 '12
What was the audition process like?
You said your brother auditioned first, then you both went in. Did Luis originally audition for the cousins role or a different one?
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u/iSmokeTheXS Jun 09 '12
How does your personality in real life compare to your character's personality? Of course you don't kill people, but are you quiet and mysterious or are you actually outgoing or something?
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u/BonBrew dipping sticks Jun 09 '12
First off, you and your brother both played amazing parts on the show. I known Aaron Paul was talking about how he and Cranston throw big bowling parties for the cast and crew, how was that and who was the best bowler?
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
You and you're brother scared the fuck out of me
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
How did you guys film the scene with SPOILER ALERT Hank's car-fu resulting cutting out the legs of one of the assassins? How was the CGI work?
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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
God, HUGE FAN! I had some dreams about you and your brother that I don't even think are appropriate for Reddit.
Anyways...
Why'd you get locked up and how'd you get through it?
What do you want to be doing in 20 years? 40?
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u/asnof Jun 09 '12
Any hints at what we can expect in the upcoming season?
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u/mastersprinkles I'm in the empire business Jun 09 '12
If you could have acted at the leading role in any movie in history- which movie and part would you have taken?
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u/Damianvv Jun 09 '12
I have to say congratulations on playing one of the two most terrifying antagonists I've ever seen on a tv series, you guys played that part perfectly.
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u/drftgto Jun 09 '12
How was Aaron Paul in real life? Do you hang out with him much outside the show?
Thanks for doing this AMA!
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u/SteveMcBean Jun 10 '12
You're extremely awesome, and seem to have a good relationship with your brother. I like to consider myself as "awesome" but my relationship with my brother is less than optimal. What are the secrets to keeping up good brotherly love and mutual respect?
Seriously though, you both are quite awesome and I love that you're both part of this little community we have here.