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'People don't know how sensitive and emotional I am': Jean Claude Van Damme

August 26, 2016 in Film, Interviews, SBS

He was one of the skinniest kids in his martial arts class as a kid. He went on to be one of the defining action men of the 80's and 90's. But what is JCVD *really* like in person? Well, the answer is below. 

Shot by David May & Mark Tadic

Edited by Marc Fennell

Tags: jean claude van damme, the star, sydney, melbourne convention centre, tour, interview, in depth
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