“I had never been in a New York courtroom. I think I went on a field trip when I was nine in New Jersey, but I never actually set foot as an adult and it was terrifying. It's very sterile, somehow. It seems so grand in the movies and it's so sterile when you're actually there.” ThinkingCourtroom Author:Nina Arianda
“My earliest memory is having my grandfather, who was born in 1899, read the newspaper to me in a foreign language. I was utterly captivated by the fact that he took the time to read it to me. I didn't know what he saying, it was in a completely different language. I think it was in French. But I was just so honored that he was with me and talking to me. It's extraordinary that you know someone from that time, and also someone that's willing to give you the time of day, who's lived through so much.” ThinkingGivingDifferentLanguageMemoriesExtraordinaryGrandfatherHonoredMy GrandfatherForeign Language Author:Nina Arianda
“I think the way that I delivered my request for acting was undeniable, and I think that I was blessed enough to have parents who saw it as something that there was no argument about. For that, I will always be grateful.” ThinkingEnoughParentActingArgumentBlessedGratefulBe Grateful Author:Nina Arianda
“It present to allow me to ask myself questions about what I'm doing. I think that's what visual art does - it either reminds you of something or allows you to question something. I don't know why Robert Motherwell; I love so many different artists.” ThinkingArtDifferentArtistVisual Art Author:Nina Arianda
“I think that's what so exquisite and unique about New York, it's a city that allows you to hone your craft as much as possible. There is no good or bad, somehow, strangely, there is no beginning or end. You certainly qualify it with the opening or closing of a run, but what's extraordinary is that you are actually allowed to be an artist here. It's very "belle époque," but somehow continually. That's why I love New York so much, honestly.” ThinkingRunningArtistUniqueExtraordinaryHonestlyExquisiteI Love New York Author:Nina Arianda
“If you love job, then you have to know how to let it go. If you have a bad audition, I think you're allowed 30 minutes of pain, maybe a day if it's really that bad. But to allow a whole week? No. That would be contradictory to the process, I think.” ThinkingPainWeekContradictoryLet It Go Author:Nina Arianda
“I think having pointers and having guidance from mentors is very important, but it never actually embodies what you go through. And if something doesn't feel good, why do you repeat it? If you feel good bemoaning an audition for a week, go for it. But if you feel better bemoaning an audition that didn't go very well for 30 minutes because you believe in the craft and the process, then I suggest you do that. And that's what I suggest to myself. The alternative is way too painful and destructive.” ThinkingBelieveImportantWeekPainfulFeel GoodGuidanceMentorFeel Better Author:Nina Arianda
“I think if you want to get to know me, you should come and see a show. A person might get to see more sides of me.” IfsThinkingKnowsWantShouldPersonsShowsMightSidesKnow MeGet To Know Me Author:Nina Arianda
“What makes an actor, I think, is a combination of a deep curiosity about life and a case of the crazies.” ThinkingActorsCasesCuriosityCombination Author:Nina Arianda
“Going to the theater or having the honor of performing in theater reminds you of your humanity in a very different way. It's a real release and an incredible challenge. But the stage is a dangerous place. You gotta be trained. Plus, crowds like when things go wrong. I think that's part of the thrill. Anything can happen.” ThinkingWayDifferentRealHappensHumanityChallengesStageDangerousHonorTheaterIncrediblesCrowdsReleasePerformingDifferent WaysPlusThrillAnything Can HappenWhen Things Go WrongDangerous Places Author:Nina Arianda
