A lot of American actors when they do Shakespeare put on a phoney English accent and it drives me crazy. You're always… — Ethan Hawke Copy Share Image
The thing about The Departed, the x-factor that people can't quite put their finger on, is that it deals clearly with class… — William Monahan Copy Share Image
I know that people who have been to RADA and LAMDA can smash accents and do Shakespeare: all those things that I… — Vicky McClure Copy Share Image
Well, when you're an immigrant writer, or an immigrant, you're not always welcome to this country unless you're the right immigrant. If… — Sandra Cisneros Copy Share Image
Sometimes you forget where the heck you are but when you get on stage, you know by the look on the people's… — Jason Mraz Copy Share Image
Also "Catcher in the Rye", which happens to be one of my favorite books, I just found that kind of useful. It… — Freddie Highmore Copy Share Image
It`s the only time my education has come in remotely handy. -on using her Russian literature studies for copying her "Van Helsing"… — Kate Beckinsale Copy Share Image
liberty, which means resisting all forms of cultural authoritarianism, be it from the right wing church, black ideologues, black nationalists, or mainstream… — Cornel West Copy Share Image
I am a dreamer of words, of written words. I think I am reading; a word stops me. I leave the page.… — Gaston Bachelard Copy Share Image
I don't know what it is about accents that makes me want to get undressed and high-five myself. — Chelsea Handler Copy Share Image
I don't need to convince anybody that I know kung fu, but maybe somebody needs to know that I really can act,… — David Carradine Copy Share Image
They said [on a day show], oh, you can't do a Chinese accent. That's - and I said, I'm not doing a… — Trevor Noah Copy Share Image
I was the only black girl at my junior high school. I had an afro, a Jamaican accent, I looked really old. — Grace Jones Copy Share Image
Many Americans feel themselves inferior in the presence of anyone with an English accent, which is why an English accent has become… — Edwin Newman Copy Share Image
I GREW UP IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD A FRIEND OR 2 THAT TALKED WITH THE SOOUTHERN ACCENT. — Larry the Cable Guy Copy Share Image
There are definite vocal trends for every generation as well as accents and I'm not talking about regionalisms. — Erica Schroeder Copy Share Image
Because in Australia we're so inundated with American culture, television, this that and the other, everyone in Australia can do an American… — Guy Pearce Copy Share Image
“At least I know you are American.” Crap! “What? I bloody am not…mate.” “That could be the worst Australian accent I have… — A. Kirk Copy Share Image
Half of my mum's family is Welsh. I remember when I was a kid she used to read to me, and witches… — Keira Knightley Copy Share Image
Angeline's been hanging out with that dhampir. I just saw them walking off together. Is something going on with them?" "Which dhampir?"… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
In a one-woman show, there must be compelling material that you adore. In both of these there are conversations with you and… — Valerie Harper Copy Share Image
My dad had such a cool job. When you're a voiceover actor, it's a whole different skill - you're bringing these huge,… — Ashley Bell Copy Share Image
Where are you from, Mr. Pendergast? Can't quite place the accent.” “New Orleans.” “What a coincidence! I went there for Mardi Gras… — Douglas Preston Copy Share Image
Excess of trouble may, for a time, distract and overwhelm the soul. Our Lord himself seems to have experienced somewhat of this.… — Charles Simeon Copy Share Image
Music controls moods and accents life's moments. It's necessary for every situation. — Chuck Inglish Copy Share Image