Amy Ryan Quotes

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• Usually in stories there are big problems in the beginning or couples are pulling away, there's a lot of bitterness.
• Being an actor, we're so dependent on the writers.
• I can really laugh at myself and make a fool out of myself.
• I come from a working-class background in Queens, New York.
• I know how to separate my own laundry.
• I really don't have a problem showing the ugly side of people. If that means my wearing no makeup, that's fine. To me, that's beautiful.
• I will admit, it's so intoxicating working with Steve Carrell. Creatively and professionally.
• I'd love to do a costume drama movie. For no other reason, except that it sounds fun to me.
• I'm so fortunate in that I've never had another job to pay a bill but acting, since the day I got out of high school.
• If your body is excited to do something, that's what you should be doing. Or if it really scares you, you should be doing it.
• It's fun to play happy people.
• It's funny to see the finished product of a movie, stuff that's so beautiful, and to remember the particulars.
• The Tonys are also kind of like a homegrown party. You know everybody.
• The Wire,' I was such a fan of that show the first season - I think that's the best-written show on TV.
• When I was growing up I actually was into Bon Jovi!
• You know, I don't think, you know, therapy never ends, really.
• I find that all great directors, and I would include Ben Affleck and Clint Eastwood in that, they have great confidence. And with great confidence…
• One of the great perks of being an actor is you're only as smart as the job you're in, you know, and you're only as…
• There are certain things you learn to do as a parent - using every single part of your body because you're multitasking all the time.…
• There are so many choices I made simply for health insurance. Is it the ideal role I wanted to play, or the TV show I…

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