In a wide-ranging interview with Salon's D. Watkins, John Turturro talks aging, dancing, acting, basketball and working with Spike Lee. Turturro admits that he’s grown tremendously as an actor over the course of his prolific career, including in his most-recent role where he plays a 50-something divorce looking for love in “Gloria Bell."

When asked about his character’s ability to grow, Turturro made real-life comparisons. “People don't change, but they can grow, you can grow,” he explained. For Turturro, it’s more than just a character arc. “You're not a different person. You're born a certain way and then you grow and can make changes within your life.”

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