“I think most actors jump at the chance to do something where the camera's on them all the time.” ThinkingActorsChanceCameras Author:Zoe Kazan
“My hero is Michelle Williams, who I grew close to when we did 'Meek's Cutoff.' She's an extraordinary actor and mom.” ActorsGrewMomHeroExtraordinaryMy HeroMeek Author:Zoe Kazan
“I love bad movies, whereas going to the theater for me is a painful experience. I think it's really hard to sit and watch actors do something live and have it not go well.” ThinkingWellsHardActorsWatchesTheaterPainfulBad MoviesPainful Experiences Author:Zoe Kazan
“I was really surprised when I started working and realized that you're actually on your own, a lot of the time. It makes you really responsible, as an actor.” ActorsResponsible Author:Zoe Kazan
“When you're in the editing room, as a director, you get the opportunity to look at your work. As a writer, you can rewrite. But as an actor, unless you're watching playback, you really rely on the director to help you.” LooksHelpingActorsOpportunityRoomsDirectorsRelyEditing Author:Zoe Kazan
“I had a real feeling of being fated to be an actor and do my work, and I remember so much speaking up in a room full of people who authentically knew as much or more than me, and feeling like I was absolutely equal, and what I had to say was important.” PeopleImportantRealFeelingsRememberActorsRoomsEqualSpeaking UpReal Feelings Author:Zoe Kazan
“There's part of me that's grateful for the delusion, because it takes a very hard shell to get started as an actor, and I don't have a very hard shell.” HardActorsGratefulDelusionShells Author:Zoe Kazan