From acting to bricklaying:

Keira Knightley has revealed that she is looking into a career in bricklaying.

The 19-year-old, who is paid around £1.5 million per movie, thinks that the career change would be a "positive experience" should her film work dry up.

"Everyone laughs when I say I'm looking into bricklaying. But I decided if an apocalypse ever comes I'd like to be a skilled laborer and not be left behind at a campfire making gruel," she said.

"My friend's looking for a job and we found out you can get £15 to £30 an hour for bricklaying. I've found the courses and the moment I have some spare time I want to do it. I'm sure i can find a positive experience in laying bricks."

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Posted by Lawren at January 11, 2005 06:47 AM

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Harrison Ford went from carpenter to actor so why not the other way? At least Knightley realizes at this point in her career she is more hot body than actress so having a backup plan might be a good idea. Better plan than appearing in The Surreal Life.

Says: Brian D. at January 11, 2005 08:05 AM

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again, "Whatever floats your boat!" LOL

Says: La Bella at January 11, 2005 10:10 AM

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Must be only in Britain that they make 30 pounds an hour.

Here, we just hire illegals to do it.

Says: chuck at January 11, 2005 11:53 AM

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I laid a few bricks this morning after my first cup of coffee. That stuff really greases the wheels if you know what I mean.

Says: Grant at January 11, 2005 04:53 PM

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man, i wish keira would come and build me a house. id payer the hole 11 ich's for free ;)

Says: jon at January 21, 2005 11:41 AM

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I wish that Keira can now who i am because i love her so.

Says: Katarina at January 21, 2005 03:37 PM

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"I have on several occasions broke down in tears because it is so hard. I dropped out when iwas 16 so there is nothing else i can do" says keira. I KINDA FEEL SORRY FOR HER

Says: tonia at March 3, 2005 05:51 PM

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send me keira knghtly pictures

Says: samiullahjantanha at June 7, 2005 01:34 PM

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send me some keira kightly pictures please, magazine shots preferably

Says: Danielle at June 14, 2005 08:50 AM

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