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In addition to acting and  music, Johnny Depp is an accomplished painter, with his  artwork exhibited in galleries. 

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Depp learned French while  in a relationship with  Vanessa Paradis and has given interviews and dubbed his  own dialogue in French. 

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Depp holds a pilot's license  and enjoys flying planes  as a hobby. 

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Before his acting career,  Depp was a member  of a teenage garage band  called "The Kids." 

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Depp is a comic book  enthusiast, particularly  enjoying Batman and Marvel superheroes, & co-owned a comic book store in Los Angeles. 

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Depp played the slide guitar  solo on Oasis' hit song  "Fade In-Out" from their  album "Be Here Now." 

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Depp has a fascination with  insects and collects  preserved specimens, having  had a beetle collection as a child. 

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Known for his eclectic tastes,  Depp collects unusual items  such as antique dolls,  vintage cigarette lighters,  and props from his films. 

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Following his portrayal of Hunter  S. Thompson in "Fear and Loathing  in Las Vegas," Depp developed a  close friendship with the writer and financed his extravagant funeral.  

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Despite playing whimsical  characters, Depp has a  genuine fear of clowns,  suffering from coulrophobia.