I hate to say that my mother was 'just a housewife', because in addition to that she has had lots of part-time secretarial jobs in factories and hospitals, always working really hard for our family. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
I don't like the word celebrity. If I become a good actress and be in movies where I'm expected to be a good actress,… — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
As an actor, you always want to keep it different, change it up, and, you know, just to keep yourself inspired and work with… — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
Being at the pinnacle of my career is not to turn up in some multiplex blockbuster. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
Auditioning is a horrible experience because you know you are being absolutely scrutinized and judged. There are days where you can do it and… — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
I'd prefer to go under the radar and just do the acting without being famous for it. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
You put yourself on tape as an actor a lot - and you send them off, they go out into the ether, and you… — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
At my school, Shakespeare wasn't on the syllabus - at least not for me. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
Obviously, education is hugely important, along with healthcare. They're the basics and you're hurting your own country if you don't pour money into them. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
I act because I have to, because I need to find out whether I can do it or not - that's what drives me… — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
When I was younger, I used to write to directors when I was unsure I could play a role. I'd say: 'You've made a… — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
I'm not temperamentally into high comedy. I'm not a Noel Coward kind of girl. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
I love strong women in films that are allowed to play women and not male fantasies. — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
I'm a theater actress. I love rehearsal. I could have six weeks of rehearsal and think it's not enough. But on film, you don't… — Kelly Reilly Copy Share Image
