Female Directors Quotes by Zoe Kazan

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

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

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

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

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

If I'm not working, I don't feel complete.

— Zoe Kazan

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

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

I'm a very serious person. Unfortunately, sometimes.

— Zoe Kazan

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

If I ever feel that acting is just soul-sucking and I don't want to do it anymore, I could stop.

— Zoe Kazan

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

My hero is Michelle Williams, who I grew close to when we did 'Meek's Cutoff.' She's an extraordinary actor and mom.

— Zoe Kazan

Writing-wise, I like to have a lot of things on the burners at once, because when I hit a wall, I like to move…

— Zoe Kazan

I love to act and that's sort of my first love. That's what I started out doing.

— Zoe Kazan