I was a massive Tolkien fan. 'The Hobbit' was... my favorite book as a little girl, and the Silvan Elves were my… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
As a filmmaker, you have to understand the essence of the book and tell the story you want to see on the… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
I enjoy the idea that even though I'm resting, I'm accomplishing something by reading a book. — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
I wasn't actually going to see the original film [Lord of the Ring], because I didn't think it was possible that a… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
I was a die-hard fan of these books [The Hobbit] before the films ever came out. And when I say die-hard, I… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
Writing is my number one passion. I've written two novels. I've written a screenplay. I also write short stories and poetry. — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
My partner doesn't read. He's not illiterate - he just chooses not to read - and I love reading. I'm obsessed with… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
I tended to be a solitary young girl, and I still am. I would like to find a quiet corner and color… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
In every one of the 'Squickerwonker' books, we will explore a new Squickerwonker character and their vice and how their vice generally… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
I got called and was told, "We'd like you to do The Hobbit", which was my favorite of all of them when… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
You can't have a movie with a group of people that are significant players in the story, that push forward the plot, without introducing… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
I'm a very stubborn woman and I'm from a very stubborn family of headstrong women. I have sisters, so the women rule the coop… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
One of the things that I miss about Canada is that even the strangers, you have an immediate rapport, there's just an understanding that… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
I actually write as a passion, as something I actually am more passionate about than acting. — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
I like to be around people who make me laugh. It's one of my favorite things on a set. I hate it when people… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
I am kind of prudish and I have very strict standards about how I present myself. But one of the things that I've always… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
Outside of acting, the person that I admire the most is my mother. — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
Truthfully, I love being in the jungle. I love it when the make-up artists come to set, they come equipped with dirt and sweat.… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
I was a massive Tolkien fan. 'The Hobbit' was... my favorite book as a little girl, and the Silvan Elves were my favorite characters… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
I'm not stressed out about where my next paycheck is coming from, or what I am doing with the rest of my life. The… — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
Hollywood is the Sodom and Gomorrah of today. It's a world I avoid because it's destroying our culture. — Evangeline Lilly Copy Share Image
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![“I was a die-hard fan of these books [The Hobbit] before the films ever came out. And when I say die-hard, I wasn't the person who could speak Elvish, but I really loved them.” quote by Evangeline Lilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8b6/evangeline-lilly-1168_book_i-was-a-die-hard-fan-of-these-books-the_1904984.jpg)
![“I am kind of prudish and I have very strict standards about how I present myself. But one of the things that I've always stood by is that women are beautiful and sexy. We shouldn't be afraid of that. [But] we need to make sure that we present that beauty and that sexiness in a way that says we are…” quote by Evangeline Lilly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e82/evangeline-lilly-1168_beautiful_i-am-kind-of-prudish-and-i-have-very-str_47681.jpg)
