The Rock Johnson Character Analysis

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson appears to be one of the toughest men in the movie industry, but there was a time in Dwayne Johnson's life when he didn't think he had much to offer.

The star of director Brad Peyton's American disaster film San Andreas - Dwayne Johnson, opened up on the primetime television program Oprah's Master Class, about his battle with depression and how it ultimately led to a career-defining decision. The Rock made it known that his depression became crippling.

The 43 year old professional wrestler turned actor said, "I wish I had someone at that time who could just pull me aside and say, 'Hey it's gonna be ok.'"

But, for those people who suffer from depression, 'The Rock' offered suggestions that they should keep pushing

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