Zawe Ashton Quotes

"Don't worry if you're interesting enough or beautiful enough or any of the 'enoughs.'"

"Being yourself, or being judged as yourself, is really scary."

"I know I'm different and I don't fit in to any kind of generic mould."

"Art should be for everyone, not just the rich."

"I do consider myself an artist."

"I've always acted, it's my passion and belief system."

"When you get to do things you love with every fiber of your being, it's a different experience."

"I plan on having a long career. I don't want to burn out."

"I've had doors slammed in my face, I've been shouted at in my face in meetings when I've stood up for myself."

"When you're an actor, wealth is about choice."

"I wanted to quit acting and as soon as I decided that, the call for 'Velvet Buzzsaw' came through."

"I love the visual medium of film and TV. I love the science of it, working with the sound and the lighting and every aspect."

"I'm someone who likes to explore the complexities in people."

"I hate using the word 'dark' for things that are negative."

"Often when you're working on dark material, the atmosphere is fun."

"I just always play these really extreme characters - they've all come with parental guidance stickers on them."

"I don't tend to go into any job thinking about the audience reaction."

"I'm not really concerned about being liked on stage - I'm a bit more concerned about it off stage."

"I do always try and do work that I'm going to be interested in talking about when it's released."

"Dreams of a Life' and 'Fresh Meat' have left me on such a high. I'm not complaining but I'm not complacent either."

"Anyone who's been an usher knows it's a training in resilience. But you get such a film education. And the popcorn's free."

"My mum took me to see 'The Wizard of Oz' when I was about three and I was blown away."

"The first stage play I ever did was a school play called 'The Wishing Chair.'"

"Tennessee Williams moves my soul."

"I think there's still a feeling within society, entertainment aside, that women are less funny than men."