Important Quote by Holly Hunter

The best thing for an actor to do is take your attention off of how you feel about it, and put it on striving…

— William H. Macy

There's not much to say about acting but this. Never settle back on your heels. Never relax. If you relax, the audience relaxes. And…

— James Cagney

Preparation is really important for actors; they need to know who they are, where they're from, and the experiences up to the point that…

— Ken Loach

When you're working with an actor who's prepared and brings it when you need it, it's just a very validating creative experience.

— Panos Cosmatos

For me, you have to do as much work as you can beforehand and, once you get on stage or set, throw it out…

— Brian Gleeson

I spent a lot of time doing really unimportant work as an actor. It was important when I started writing that I obviously make…

— Taylor Sheridan

As an actor, you work to the script: that's our main priority. But you have to be aware and look around for things that…

— Jason Statham

It is important to make your own stuff. Even if you are not an actor, it is important to not stop involving yourself as…

— Ajay Naidu

You are preparing yourself for a scene, and the most important thing is to remain emotionally available and remain in the moment with your…

— Gale Harold

The funny thing as an actor is that you show up on the set, and your key goal really is to make the scenes…

— Benjamin Bratt

You don't want to bring an actor in and force them into a performance. You want their input. You want their creative thoughts.

— Andrea Romano

I've done a lot of dramas, and I've done a lot of serious stuff - some really heavy stuff... which I loved, but I…

— Ally Walker