Washington, September 8 : Oscar-winner Hilary Swank loves her acting job because it brings her in touch with inspiring people.

The `Million Dollar Baby' actress revealed she loves being part of showbiz since she gets the chance to work with her idols.

"I love my job so much that I can barely call it a job," Contactmusic quoted her as telling Britain''s Hello! magazine.

"It''s such a big part of my life, and such a passion that I''ve never lost, it only grows.

"To have your work recognised by people whom you''ve watched and studied... I wake up and think, ''Is this really happening?''," she added. (ANI)