Crowe learns to control his anger

Hollywood actor Russell Crowe credits his recent movie Cinderella Man with teaching him to curb his notorious temper.

In preparation for the movie Crowe trained as a boxer, and was quick to realise mental control is the key to success.

And Crowe, who last month paid $100,000 (€80,000) in damages to New York hotel worker Nestor Estrada after he allegedly attacked him with a telephone handset, hopes his new found wisdom will help him avoid any future fracas.

He says: "If you take your anger into the boxing ring, you're going to get beaten. You can have anger, but it's not going to get you anywhere. You've got to be able to control it."