Acting Quotes

"As an actor, the first thing you're taught is, 'Don't look into the camera; ignore it.'"

"I'm usually cast for the more goofy and tomboyish characters."

"Actors improvise on the stage and enjoy interacting with audiences."

"I believe that actors should get into the soul of the characters, even if it is just for one scene."

"I do like to play the darker characters; I don't really know why."

"Only twice have I really had a hard time leaving a character. The first was my character in 'Rome' and then in 'Homeland.'"

"I think any actor in their right mind is afraid of getting pigeonholed."

"If you can make a character likable that's not very nice, that's the challenge of the job."

"I like playing sort-of-crazy people. There's something really, really fun about that."

"I'm such a fan of Shailene Woodley, so I'm super excited to see all her stuff. She's an awesome actress."

"I love Kate Winslet, Rachel Weisz, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench as well. They're all wonderful and they're very inspiring."

"When I act, a part of me goes into the character I am playing."

"I don't believe actors who say they don't bleed into their characters. It's absolutely impossible not to."

"Physical roles give me a chance to learn something new."

"Being an actor, I never think I'm going to get the part. It's always a thrill when things go the way you hope they will."

"First acting gig was playing a victim in 'America's Most Wanted.' The night the show aired, they caught the killer!"

"I guess actors are very sensitive people. We're porous."

"Most actors and actresses are performative as people."

"If I ever feel that acting is just soul-sucking and I don't want to do it anymore, I could stop."

"I think most actors jump at the chance to do something where the camera's on them all the time."

"With acting, it's my job to be emotionally vulnerable and accessible."

"I'm still nervous every time I act. I'm not when I'm doing stunts."

"If you give anything less than 120% as an actor then you end up looking uncomfortable."

"It's not easy, acting."

"I've always appreciated great acting performances, but I've even learned to appreciate not so great ones 'cause it's hard."