As an actress, you get to basically be your character.

The people I've respected most in the industry over the years - Paul Newman, for instance. I just loved the way he handled growing…

— George Clooney

Basically, every character I've ever played, I've based entirely on internal conflict. And I love doing that, because I think it's very human.

— James McAvoy

There are actresses who've had expensive work done and look great, so I'm not holier-than-thou about it. But it wouldn't be for me, perhaps…

— Celia Imrie

An actress always knows when she's hit it and mostly you haven't; but once or twice I think I hit it right, so maybe…

— Helen Hayes

I never not wanted to become an actress.

— Emma Roberts

I am happy as happiness goes, for a woman who has so many memories and who lives the lonely life of an actress

— Lillie Langtry

I think that actresses can be in all different shapes and sizes, but it is a profession, and as an actor, your body is…

— Rebel Wilson

I made up my mind to be an actress when I was 4 years old.

— Eva Gabor

I knew I wanted to be an actress as soon as I popped out.

— Dee Wallace

As a black actress you've got to work doubly hard. But it doesn't ever get me to the point where I give up on…

— Naturi Naughton

I am going to be a great actress.

— Vivien Leigh

There's certain things I try to avoid, as an actress, just to keep my world from being as narrow as it could be.

— Famke Janssen

There are a lot of great actresses out there. You learn to appreciate each one for what they offer.

— Victoria Pratt

Marilyn was a great actress, not a dumb blond bombshell. She was very smart, very astute and a good businesswoman.

— Lawrence Schiller

I've been told before, and I tend to believe it, I'm not like most actresses out there.

— Moira Kelly