I grew up with my grandfather [Elia Kazan] being famous in a way that's not like Beyoncé, but famous in a relative way. It made me feel weird about the way that we treat people that are famous, and it… — Zoe Kazan Copy Share Image
I think a famous parent is really different from a famous grandparent. My parents are very successful, but no one knows who they are, and they live a completely grounded, homey life. I'm friends with the Gummer girls, whose mum… — Zoe Kazan Copy Share Image
Maybe this is a way of gaslighting myself, but I think of it this way: In certain circles, my grandpa was considered to be… — Zoe Kazan Copy Share Image
There aren't a lot of movies being made about women, period. Most of the time, the roles that are available are the sidekick, the… — Zoe Kazan Copy Share Image
Every role requires its own set of tools, and I think, because of that, it is very hard to ever feel totally prepared or… — Zoe Kazan Copy Share Image
I love bad movies, whereas going to the theater for me is a painful experience. I think it's really hard to sit and watch… — Zoe Kazan Copy Share Image
I think the written word is my first love. I was just a very imagination - centered child and a big part of that… — Zoe Kazan Copy Share Image
I think, a lot of times, directors assume that whatever they get from you the first time, whether it be at an audition or… — Zoe Kazan Copy Share Image
I think from my earliest childhood, I liked to tell stories, put on plays and write things. It's funny to think of it as… — Zoe Kazan Copy Share Image
When I would get close on a part but wouldn't get it, I would be like, "They made a mistake," which is not how… — Zoe Kazan Copy Share Image
If I ever feel that acting is just soul-sucking and I don't want to do it anymore, I could stop. — Zoe Kazan Copy Share Image
I'm definitely feeling whatever's going on pretty hard. It's like playing Barbies. You're holding the Barbies, but all of the action is happening inside… — Zoe Kazan Copy Share Image
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