Idris Elba's Inspiration

Fun Facts About Idris Elba

By Rachel Bertsche
Original Content | April 20, 2009

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What's the quickest way to the Obsessed star's heart? If you're a cook, you may just have a shot. Plus, the dish on his first album.

What inspires him: Curiosity inspires me. I love when people ask questions, and I like to ask questions, because without that you just don't know, and therefore you won't learn.

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