Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace, has revealed the nugget of George Lucas wisdom that got him through decades of online backlash targeted at his breakout role. Jar Jar Binks was Best's first major role, and his second credited acting gig (following an extra role in the 1989 film Lean on Me).

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