Character Quote by Holland Taylor

I'm always being asked to play roles or characters that I don't really resemble.

— John Lithgow

There is a bit of myself in all the characters I play.

— Sanjeeda Sheikh

There are always parts of me that come out in the characters that I play - it's the only thing I have to work…

— Aubrey Plaza

I'm attracted to playing characters that have flaws.

— Sarah Shahi

I've always tried to have a healthy take on the characters I play; they are only characters I play.

— Steve Buscemi

It's quite hard to find a ballsy or complex character. So the roles I've taken are those. Lot's of people put me in the…

— Eva Green

I never judge the characters I'm asked to play, and I don't need to feel that they are a part of me.

— Kim Bodnia

I'm not particularly interested in playing characters that think the way I do.

— Cate Blanchett

As most characters are that I play, there's a lot of me in it, anyway.

— Billy Bob Thornton

I want to play good characters, not glamorous ones.

— Poonam Dhillon

I was doubtful whether I can play overly glamorous characters, as I am not slim. But, I was amazed at the kind of fame…

— Shamna Kasim

Playing normal-looking characters really intimidatesme. I got into acting to play anyone but me.

— Billy Bob Thornton