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
Anywhere in the world, any day of the week, in 192 countries and territories worldwide, one can find an SGI Buddhist meeting where dialogue is at the fore. — 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
