When you practice Buddhism, you have to always self-reflect, and you can't avoid your problems. That makes me understand human beings better. I feel that the more I do that in my own life, the more I can see how… — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
In Garden Party or 40 Days and 40 Nights, I played characters who people dont necessarily like; I just find some humanity in them. — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
I think all of the directors I've worked with are mostly curious about the time I had on 'Eyes Wide Shut.' They really just… — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
When I realized that nothing is perfect and no one is perfect, I was able to overcome my initial fears. I was holding myself… — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
When you practice Buddhism, you have to always self-reflect, and you can't avoid your problems. That makes me understand human beings better. I feel… — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
I'm not very good at dating. I'm very decisive. If I like someone, then they're my boyfriend. It's pretty straightforward. — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
It's such an awkward, strange thing that was concocted, to have auditions. Back in the old days, you'd just have a screen test, and… — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
I had done the child acting thing, which is pretty much learning your lines, standing there looking natural, and having fun. — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
The compassionate actions of a Buddha are essential to reforming and revitalizing society. — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
I believe that dialogue is the key to breaking through our tendency to separate and isolate. Dialogue changes isolation and loneliness into connection and… — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
In 'Garden Party' or '40 Days and 40 Nights,' I played characters who people don't necessarily like; I just find some humanity in them. — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
I was going to school thinking I was going to do something entirely different, thought acting was just a hobby at that point, met… — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
How many Buddhists does it take to change a lightbulb? Many in body, one in mind. — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
I think all movie love scenes are hard because you can't truly be as intimate as you would be with anyone you're truly with,… — Vinessa Shaw Copy Share Image
