Dustin Hoffman's jazz ambition

9 March 2009 11:08am

Dustin Hoffman has revealed a secret ambition to be a jazz musician.

The Oscar-winning actor is determined to add music to his already impressive CV.

He told Flaunt magazine: "I promised myself that before I kick the bucket I'd become a decent jazz player."

Having already achieved accolades for movies such as Kramer vs Kramer, Rain Man and Finding Neverland, Dustin is determined not to rest on his laurels.

The 71-year-old said: "The guy I'm practising with says he'll have me playing in a year. If God tapped me on the shoulder and offered me an ultimatum, acting or jazz piano, I'd make the decision in a New York minute!"

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