Ask Mickey Rourke

What is the Worst Part of being a "come back" story?

Mickey:

Congratulations on "The Wrestler". So much has already been written about the comeback. Unfortunately, I have not seen much reference to Barfly. I have to say I think you were awesome in that movie as well. That said, did you ever feel as though your talents, much like Henry Chinaski from Barfly, were being wasted through self-destructive behavior? Was it too much too fast, demons from the past, or just "it's better to burn out than fade away?" No matter he answer, I can tell you that everyone loves the underdog and there are plenty of folks eating crow. Enjoy your time in the sun your earned it!

How do you now build on your critical success of 'The Wrestler'? Congrats and good karma.

Do you feel like the same person you were 25 years ago?

Mickey... What effect, if any, did Angel Heart have on you? A classic, in my mind...all the elements--for mixed genres-great actors...Worth a response?

Did you really cut yourself with a razor for that scene in The Wrestler?

What roles would you like to take on now, and where would you like your career to go at this point?

Hey Mickey, You would be PERFECT to play 'Dog the bounty hunter' if their was ever a movie adaptation of the show. Have you heard of the guy? If so can you please call one of your directing pals and get the ball rolling on the project!!?? Do you have that kind of Hollywood power now?

Mickey - Your performance in The Wrestler was tough, touching and totally fantastic, but why is everyone, including you, acting as if you fell off the face of the Hollywood sign and the Earth the past decade? Not only have you been working with marquee directors like Tony Scott in 2005's Domino, but you've been turning in top notch performances in films like 2000's Animal Factory, Sean Penn's The Pledge from 2001, Once Upon a Time in Mexico from 2003 and 2005's Sin City, both directed by Robert Rodriguez. To paraphrase LL Cool J, The Wrestler wasn't a comeback, 'cause you never went away. What's up? Didn't you like those movies or your performance in them?

Heya Mickey - congrats on your latest success.

I'm curious to know which artists out there you'd like to work with and why. Also, I noticed you were thanked in the credits for 'The Thin Red Line' ..can you elaborate on this for us? Thanks and good luck for the future.

Kelly.

Mickey Rourke, with this new film opening to rave reviews I was wondering the time that you've been away and soul searching how do you feel that your success will affect your life. Will you take a another break or not?

By the way..altho i'm def straight, i need a good cry right now and i hope the F you win

Hey Mr. Rourke, why did you turn down PULP FICTION?

Anyway, thanks for your time.

I noticed that you got into incredible shape for your role in the Wrestler. I was wondering what your diet and workout routine consisted of.

Been a huge fan of yours since i was a kid. Did you ever get a chance to meet brando and did he every give you advice fr life/acting . Same question with Bukowski. Keep doing what you are doing. You have proved your point in the industry that you can't be bought ( your soul that is ) So much so that i think that has become part of your persona. Welcome back mickey enjoy the view with your FRIENDS>>>Just my advice.

Looking back over so many years, why do you think you were so self-destructive with your initial success?

Where did you get such great style?

What made you come back to acting after such a long hiatus?

Of the several tattoos that you have, which one is your favorite and why?

What do you like best in a woman?

Why the plastic surgery? Do you regret it?

Is there anything that you've never done yet and would like to try one day?

What has been your most difficult role to perform to date?

Whom is the first person you wish to apologise in your Oscar speech, should you win an Oscar?

Mickey, I have been a fan for years. Given how excellent some of your recent performances have been, like Marv, does it seem bemusing to you that a particular performance such as that of "The Wrestler" should get so much attention?