Action Quote by Kathleen Hanna

If you're playing a historical character that's in the public consciousness, then obviously you've got to make an effort to look like that person…

— Colm Meaney

You must run around like a crazy person or walk sedately honoring the dead.

— Alice Walker

I've always wanted to be an action figure.

— Jake Lloyd

I've played historical characters before, and I think the trap of all of them is if you try to do an impression. If that's…

— Tim Matheson

When writing about historical characters I try to be as accurate as possible, and in particular not to misrepresent the view they held. With…

— Pat Barker

I'm the last person who would end up doing something that needs meticulous compilation of facts. It's totally against my character. I live by…

— Simon Sebag Montefiore

As a citizen of the post-historical variety, I am in continual mourning and prepared for worse.

— Kate Braverman

I try to give my work everything I've got, because when you're dead or you're out of the business or you're in an old…

— Mel Brooks

I didn't say to act dead. I said act helpless.

— Arthur Golden

I always wanted to be historical, from almost a baby on, I felt that way about it.

— Gertrude Stein

I like to create imaginary characters and events around a real historical situation. I want readers to feel: OK, this probably didn't happen, but…

— Ken Follett

At some point, you have to stop running and turn around and face whoever wants you dead.The hard thing is finding the courage to…

— Suzanne Collins