I'd been shy since childhood, constantly full of self-doubt. And as an actor, I'd been so scared of failing that I made… — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
It's quite frightening; the business of trying to be funny is very hairy. In comedy, the potential for humiliation is huge. Trying… — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
I never felt I was quite the ticket academically. I always felt I had to put in an enormous amount of effort not to… — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
The thing I miss about L.A. is time. I feel like I had much more time there, partly because no one is ever really… — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
The ratings thing is the real issue. It really hurts movies. For example, in Redbelt, I smoked. The whole plot of my character was… — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
I was terribly shy when I was growing up, I really wasn't confident with other people and I think I was always afraid of… — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
I did my homework and didn't go out much, and had a very highly developed kitsch fantasy life where I dreamed of being a… — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
I think half the time I just assume I don't really know what I'm doing - you have to do that to a certain… — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
I'm still shy - I'm no good at my children's parent-teacher conferences, and I'm slowly learning how to ask for what I want. But… — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
I've only half-admitted I'm a professional. I know I am, I've paid my dues, but one of the things I could do better when… — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
There were moments where I was being kicked in the stomach, and even though I had this brace on to protect me, I still… — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
I guess secrets are part of the fabric of everybody's lives. I mean everybody's lives, and guilt is part of the fabric of everybody's… — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
I decided to give acting a serious, committed try, and soon after, I read the script for 'Lovely and Amazing.' The story was beautiful… — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
