Speaking of DeNiro, remember when he gained like 30 lbs to play Capone? I know other actors have done the same. All I can say is I would NEVER deliberately gain weight for nobody, no way, no how. Can you imagine the work to lose it?
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK