Harrison Ford not ‘comfortable’ partying
Harrison Ford isn’t »comfortable » living a lavish lifestyle.
The 71-year-old screen legend insists he and his wife Calista Flockhart live a regular life and you want catch him riding in limousines or going to Hollywood parties.
He said: »I’m not comfortable in stretched limousines with a hot tub in the back. There are times when I stumble across situations to have fun, but it sounds unlikely [that I’d do it]. »
The ‘Ender’s Game’ star admits he was an unruly teenager and didn’t enjoy going to school.
Quizzed what he was like at the age of 16, Harrison candidly said: »I was a hot mess. I’d lost interest in school by the seventh grade, sadly. »
The veteran actor – who has starred in hit movie franchises such as ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ – often gets asked for advice from young actors, but he doesn’t feel it is his place to be a mentor to his youthful co-stars.
He explained to ShortList magazine: »No, I don’t get paid well enough for that. I don’t know much more than they do … When young actors say to me, ‘You’ve done blah blah blah, any advice?’ You know, figure out how to be useful. Work well with others! »
Meanwhile, Harrison believes his wife Calista – with whom he raises her adopted son Liam – is integral to him being a well-rounded man.
Asked what values make a man, he said: »A good partner; a simple work ethic is very important; being a responsible parent; and being a useful citizen. »