32. What is the difference between a daredevil and a stunt person?
This is one question guaranteed to cause controversy. Although the distinction can often be blurred, daredevils are generally accepted as taking more risks and being involved in live shows. Thus, Evel Knievel = Daredevil, person doing a motorbike stunt for a movie or TV show = Stuntperson. In real life, the answer is not so simple. Also, a daredevil has to take every possible precaution and train hard or they'll die young. I also have the greatest respect for live show performers/daredevils. I started out doing live car shows, and still do live shows on occasion. Many other stuntpeople started in live shows before moving to TV and film work.
 

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