Movie stars are just like us. They commit to professionalism even though the work environment is less than inviting. They sometimes put their head down and do their job when things look bad. But no one expected someone with a flawless reputation like Tom Hanks to make this confession.

While promoting his debut novel, ‘The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,’ he admitted his sincere work ethic hasn’t been easy to maintain throughout his career. His decade-spanning career inspires his novel in Hollywood. Regardless, Tom Hanks’s honesty about his perceived image only makes us love him even more.

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Tom Hanks Gets Honest About Sometimes Losing His Cool On-Set

In a recent interview for BBC, Tom Hanks debunked the myth of him always having a spot-free reputation. By his admission, the 66-year-old actor has had moments when he couldn’t help but throw a little tantrum at work. But the ‘Forest Gump’ star has sincerely ensured his on-set punctuality no matter what happens otherwise.

The ‘Forrest Gump’ star said about his novel, “I have pulled every single one of those moments of behavior myself on a set. Not everybody is at their best every single day on a motion picture set. I’ve had tough days trying to be a professional when my life has been falling apart in more ways than one and the requirement for me that day is to be funny, charming and loving — and it’s the last way I feel.”

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Tom Hanks’ First Novel And Other Projects

If being a two-time Academy Award winner wasn’t enough, it turns out Tom Hanks is a man of many talents. He has now come out with his novel ‘The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,’ which centers around the production of a lavish Hollywood movie with a star who’s not easy to get along with.

Previously, Tom Hanks wrote a series of short stories titled ‘Uncommon Type.’ His collection of typewriters inspired these stories. He’s also worked behind the camera, writing, directing, and acting in the 1996 film ‘That Thing You Do!.’ He’s also written screenplays for his films ‘Larry Crowne’ and ‘Greyhound.’

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