Skip to content

Portrait of Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick

(1985) Film Actor United States

131 quotes in 715 categories

She wants to learn to play pool so she doesn’t need a boyfriend to set up a shot. Kendrick also talks about feeling pressure to become perfect all at once, and she jokes about being called the ‘Kanye West of humility.’ Her quotes mix learning new skills, confronting typecasting, and coping with perfectionist overwhelm.

Rate this collection: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

Anna Kendrick is a film actor from the United States, best known for Scrappy little nobody.

Quick Facts About Anna Kendrick

Born: August 9, 1985
Nationality: United States
Profession: Film Actor
Notable works: Scrappy little nobody
Known for: Pitch Perfect, Twilight, Up in the Air, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Scrappy Little Nobody

About Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick is an American actress, singer and director who is known for upbeat roles in comedies and musicals and has been nominated for an Academy Award, an Emmy and a Tony.

Awards & Honors

Theatre World Award

Quotes by Anna Kendrick

An actor should always let humility outweigh ambition.

Actors

Image

I'm so humble it's crazy. I'm like the Kanye West of humility.

Image

I like my men like I like my coffee. Silent.

Coffee

Image

Is he too old for me? Yes. George Clooney is too old for me.

Image

I like to think of myself less like 'an adult' and more like a 'former fetus.'

Image

Nobody pulls a prank like George Clooney.

Image

I'm a big fan of '30 Rock,' which I think is the most genius show on television.

Image

For people whose job it is to make sure we make money, there's a lot of pressure.

Making money

Image

It's a lot easier to act when the writing is good. Nothing is more frustrating than trying to figure out 'Well, why…

Image

R.Pattz fever is a lot louder than George Clooney fever. The younger girls are a little louder.

Image

I like sets that feel small. Sets that feel really big are difficult. When you're on a big set it feels like…

Image

You listen to your favorite song just until you're almost getting sick of it, and then it's so fun to rediscover it…

Couple

Image

I happen to be a huge 'Lord of the Rings' fan. I do an annual marathon of the extended editions.

Image

“I would describe the size and style of our vessel, but I don’t know anything about sailing, so I’m trusting you to…

Image

I get really excited every time there's a female character who is really strong because a lot of females in film are…

Character

Image

It's like having a really hot, you know, cousin and everybody talks about wanting to sleep with your cousin and you're like…

Image

'Rocket Science' is really where I fell in love with filmmaking, I think 'Camp' was incredible, but it was so bizarre, and…

Actors

Image

My mom was always a fan of just really elegant, sophisticated pieces. I mean we grew up in Maine, so we didn't…

Image

My goal all along has just been to work and support myself. I've been really lucky to walk away from the 'Twilight'…

Astronomy

Image

I camped out to see the Strokes. I was obsessed with Julian Casablancas. I had a huge crush. And I was and…

Image

To not be self-conscious of your appearance is huge, and something that I desperately hope to carry into film at some point…

Image

I really want to learn to play pool. I dont want to be one of those chicks in a bar that you…

Life

Image

You can relax more when you're playing a silly character than when you're playing a really rigid character. But to be fair,…

Image

There will always be a part of me that wants to do a movie musical. I feel like you're doing yourself a…

Image

Im so relieved. I get to be in Twilight and thats it. I get to be in it and be a part…

Life

Image

Honestly, I can't remember the last time I was on vacation. But I really like Edinburgh. I went there when I was…

History

Image

“Activities will include, pretending to help in the kitchen, watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and saying you're so full you're gonna…

Christmas season

Image

I’ve never felt like I’ve exactly traded on my looks. When I was a teenager, I was an ultra-late bloomer, and my…

Blessing

Image

I loved yelling at George. I loved telling George off. I loved telling George that he was a 12-year-old. I was so…

Image

“I happen to love rules. I love having a plan. I love a film set that’s run like a well-oiled machine. I…

Causing trouble

Image

As an actress you're perpetually about to be unemployed. That fear - when you have two parents who worked 9-to-5 jobs and…

Image

“It’s not that deep down I want someone to “take care of me,” it’s that I’m exhausted, and occasionally overwhelmed by self-doubt.…

Image

I've never been more terrified in my life to do this movie. It was months of knowing and being terrified, but within…

Film

Image

I do have a passion for theater. But I try my best not to stalk people.

Stalk

Image

I feel like if it's not scaring you, you're doing it wrong.

Image

I shouldnt leave the house or interact with people ever.

Image

“But here’s the thing about crazy: It. Wants. Out. Once”

Image

I feel like I've got it together when things are going well with my family.

Family

Image

I shouldn't leave the house or interact with people ever.

Image

I feel like people want there to be this mystery between film and theater, but I just kind of went where I…

Cinema

Image

Anna Kendrick by topic

Thinking (25) People (22) Film (12) Time (10)