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Much like Arnold Schwarzenegger before her (who made $1 million doing it), Keira Knightley considered a career in bricklaying in case acting didn't pan out.
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The 19-year-old had just wrapped filming on Pirates of the Caribbean and Love Actually. She was reportedly being paid £1.5 million per movie when she was asked if she’d ever considered an alternative career. Knightley revealed she hadn’t considered a job switch, but was actively considering taking up bricklaying.
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“Everyone laughs when I say I'm looking into bricklaying,” Knightley told The Times of London in 2005. “But I decided if an apocalypse ever comes I'd like to be a skilled labourer and not be left behind at a campfire making gruel.”
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“My friend's looking for a job and we found out you can get £15 to £30 an hour for bricklaying. I've found the courses and the moment I have some spare time I want to do it. I'm sure I can find a positive experience in laying bricks.”
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The 19-year-old had just wrapped filming on Pirates of the Caribbean and Love Actually. She was reportedly being paid £1.5 million per movie when she was asked if she’d ever considered an alternative career. Knightley revealed she hadn’t considered a job switch, but was actively considering taking up bricklaying.
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“Everyone laughs when I say I'm looking into bricklaying,” Knightley told The Times of London in 2005. “But I decided if an apocalypse ever comes I'd like to be a skilled labourer and not be left behind at a campfire making gruel.”
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“My friend's looking for a job and we found out you can get £15 to £30 an hour for bricklaying. I've found the courses and the moment I have some spare time I want to do it. I'm sure I can find a positive experience in laying bricks.”