Bridges abides when called 'The Dude'
Jeff Bridges loves to be called "The Dude" in the street.
The Oscar-winning actor became a cult hero after playing loveable but lazy marijuana smoker The Dude in 'The Big Lebowski' and he admits he continues to be proud of the film and the "connection" people have with it.
He said: "'The Big Lebowski' is one of my favourite movies, regardless of whether I'm in it. It's a wonderful movie. I'm proud to be a part of it.
"I love it when people shout 'Dude' at me on the street. I love that connection. The Dude look is still with me now. I wear the mantle of The Dude proudly."
The 61-year-old star took a lot of his inspiration for the clothes he wore in the film - which also starred Julianne Moore, John Goodman and John Turturro - from his own wardrobe.
He told The Sun newspaper: "A lot of the clothes were mine. Clothes are one of the first things I explore when I look at a character. I went through my wardrobe and found these jelly sandals - and various T-shirts and tops - and used them."
