In movies, you get to explore parts of yourself that in real life, people shy away from, like looking stupid or embarrassing yourself or getting too angry, anything inappropriate. As an actor, you walk into those moments. — Jess Weixler Copy Share Image
People say that one of the most important things about being an actor is to have thick skin, but I don't think that's it. Because you can't just walk around being tough, you have to be able to be vulnerable… — Jess Weixler Copy Share Image
If you're having a bad day already and everybody is just asking you petty questions, it drives people to the edge, or something really… — Jess Weixler Copy Share Image
You're going to figure it out, as you go. I think that's how people feel about having children, as well. You're not going to… — Jess Weixler Copy Share Image
It's through working with a lot of first-time directors that I realized that people learn on their feet. Everybody works on something for a… — Jess Weixler Copy Share Image
In movies, you get to explore parts of yourself that in real life, people shy away from, like looking stupid or embarrassing yourself or… — Jess Weixler Copy Share Image
I feel like I owe Juilliard everything... coming from Kentucky at age 17, having a school like that giving me a chance. And if… — Jess Weixler Copy Share Image
When something's wrong, even though you're the one doing it, you shouldn't feel defensive about it. It's hard because you have to protect yourself… — Jess Weixler Copy Share Image
You can feel yourself trying too hard, doing too much. Nobody wants to watch somebody when they're needy, and actors are in the unfortunate… — Jess Weixler Copy Share Image
I really like going to see movies. I know that's super boring but it's true! — Jess Weixler Copy Share Image
I've done a lot of odd jobs, including waitressing, which most actors have done. I was a busboy - girl - when I was… — Jess Weixler Copy Share Image
I wouldn't say personally that I have problems communicating with men - though I'm not sure what the men would say. — Jess Weixler Copy Share Image
