Actor Jared Leto believes quitting acting for six years was "one of the best decisions" he's ever made.
The 30 Seconds to Mars frontman stopped performing for over a decade in order to focus on his music career, but he thinks the break made him a better actor, reports contactmusic.com.
"I think that the six years I took off was one of the best decisions I've ever made, in my entire life. I think it made me a better actor. I think it made me a better person. We really only have to offer an equal and opposite reflection of the experiences that we've had in our lives, and the time away was crucial," he said.
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