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Amanda Schull

(1978) Choreographer United States

78 quotes in 644 categories

Amanda Schull describes using a centering routine to link her thoughts with her physical body and to stay grounded. She notes that a perfect dance body is a myth, yet she respects the discipline that makes ballet so demanding. She also points out that sci‑fi stories require a lot of planning ahead.

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Amanda Schull is a choreographer from the United States.

Quick Facts About Amanda Schull

Born: August 26, 1978
Nationality: United States
Profession: Choreographer

About Amanda Schull

Amanda Schull is an American actress and former professional ballet dancer. She is known for her lead role in the 2000 film Center Stage, and for her recurring roles on the American television series One Tree Hill and Pretty Little Liars. She starred as Dr. Cassandra Railly in the Syfy television series 12 Monkeys, and played a recurring role on the USA Network television series Suits before being promoted to series regular for the show's eighth and ninth seasons.

Quotes by Amanda Schull

I grew up in Honolulu.

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I'm always ballet ready.

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I know that there is absolutely good in the world.

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I would never mess around with braids and curls and everything.

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I've been lucky in that all my roles have been unique and interesting.

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I came down to Los Angeles without knowing anyone. I had my dog, and that was it.

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I think there is a wonderful trend of strong female characters on television right now.

Character

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I did not realise just how passionate sci-fi fans are about their material.

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Every time I get a script in my inbox, it's like a little Christmas present. It's so exciting to see what they've…

Christmas present

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I always tell other actors that work begets work. You never know where your next job is going to lead you, down…

Actor

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I love the process of creating a character; someone entirely different from myself, and depicting it, either on stage or screen.

Character

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I left home at 14 and I have friends who joined the navy and the army performing troops at 9. I know…

Army

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I came to the United States in 1981 as a student.When I left, I was totally the most beloved little flower in…

Beloved

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Stage performance is obviously a much grander sort of depiction. The audience isn't right in your face as close as a camera…

Audience

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The second time I was banned was when I directed a film called Xiu Xiu. I was banned for three years from…

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I think that, like any kind of career, there are many different people involved in the ballet world.

Ballet

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I have different routines for different types of chaos. When I find myself swamped with work and surrounded by people, I try…

Chaos

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I take ballet class as often as possible - up to 5 times a week - and try to go to the…

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I take a lot of notes. Maybe it's a product of me taking so many notes, but I have a pretty good…

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I think much of my inspiration comes from nature. I feel alive when I take a long hike with my dog or…

Alive

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I think one of my biggest lessons so far in life is that hard work really does pay off. It may not…

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I think it would be fair to say that most female dancers have dealt with, whether it's an extreme, or minor complex…

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Jen Murray, my stunt person, is totally comfortable getting thrown into a cabinet and onto the ground or getting hit by a…

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I enjoyed acting growing up; I did musical theater. I had a secret desire to be a television and movie actress, but…

Acting

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Usually you read a script and you know somebody who knows somebody who maybe knew that person or met them once.

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When I first came USA, I didn't feel this was my home. This was where I was studying, and then my home…

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I feel vulnerable when I am underprepared. This applies to underpreparedness with just about anything, especially work.

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Hollywood is something else. It's such an exaggerated idea. The concept of what 'beautiful' really is is ludicrous.

Beautiful

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I was an apprentice at the San Francisco Ballet, and a casting director came to one of our rehearsals to scout talent…

Ballet

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I think people don't often realize how much goes into being a male dancer. It's athletic and it's hard. It's not just…

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You never want to be pigeonholed into something and have people think, "Oh, that's the guy we call for this particular thing."

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After I finished 'Center Stage,' I went back to San Francisco, and I danced for seven seasons with the San Francisco Ballet.

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If it isn't necessary I would rather not subject my skin to too much, so if I don't have anything special to…

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The worst beauty advice that I have ever taken has been from people who have told me that sunscreen isn't necessary. Not…

Advice

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I also have a routine with breathing and visualization techniques that I go through when I feel overwhelmed or nervous.

Breathing

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I wouldn't necessarily consider myself the typical sci-fi genre fan. I do have a lot of sci-fi shows that I enjoy, but…

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As people grow and evolve, we still are the experiences that we had in our childhood, but they shape us in different…

Change

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That being said, I am not one to feel sorry for myself. I believe it is healthy to honor one's feelings and…

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I think one of the big challenges about science fiction is finding truth to relate to as an actor.

Actor

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I don't know who these people are who think they can just move to L.A. and get a job the next day…

Day

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Amanda Schull by topic

Dance (18) People (16) Ballet (13) Stage (10)