My character in 'Running With Scissors' is manic-depressive. She starts out as a wonderfully eccentric person, and then descends into a terrible… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
You end up loving every character that you play but a lot of the people I've played, I should just say for… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
There's love for your parents, your family, your spouse, your partner, your friends, but the nature of the connection you have with… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
In a film, if you can capture what's going on underneath, you can begin to make a connection between the character and… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
Even with a stable character, you want something surprising to happen, hopefully because that's what the camera loves the most. That's what… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
I do have to take care of myself, not only because I'm in the movies, just for mental health reasons. I exercise for me.… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
We all get lost along the way, but hopefully we figure out some sort of path. It helps if you can imagine the process… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
One of the things on a very practical level as an actor or actress is that when you do a play, you do the… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
We want to be seen for who we really are, and each person has his own complex story and reasons for doing what they… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
I don't see myself as competing with other actresses. I mean, I went through a time when I was in New York, and I… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
I'm lucky: almost all my family has lived to be very old. I have one grandfather who lived to be 100. — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
It's always tricky to watch yourself, always. When I first had to watch myself, it was really hard because I'd done quite a few… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
Why I love acting is that it's totally subjective and I like that. I like that. — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
Somebody said something really smart: It's like you end up being the defense attorney for your role. Your job is to defend their point… — Annette Bening Copy Share Image
