“I always use the analogy that when you go to a jeans store and put on a new pair of jeans, it's a pair of jeans and they feel different; so, when you're dealing with these sort of costumes it's a very big departure and really does make you feel quite different. But it's wonderful.” FeelsDoeDifferentUseBigsWonderfulStoresPairsJeansCostumesDepartureAnalogies Author:Eric Bana
“From the church I received a spiritual foundation that has kept me balanced. From the gospel music I learned the importance of singing with emotion- authentic emotion- not contrived- which has made my music endearing.” MadeSpiritualChurchEmotionSingingImportanceFoundationBalancedEndearingGospel Music Author:Oleta Adams
“But it's healthy - whatever you can do to keep you fresh and awake. Acting's such a ridiculous job and sometimes you need to look at it like that to get a sort of degree of freshness.” NeedsLooksSometimesJobsCan DoActingHealthyDegreesRidiculousAwakeFreshness Author:Eric Bana
“There has to be solidarity among the artists, songwriters and all the creative forces within that circle in order for the necessary changes to take place and for each person to get what is rightfully due.” PersonsArtistOrderForceCreativeDuesCirclesSongwritersSolidarityNecessary Change Author:Oleta Adams
“It's always hard but the reality is, especially in my case, that every time I go to work I have to do it so it's become part of the job. It's an extra challenge but it's also quite often another extra tool that you have to really think consciously about getting into the character. So while it does require more work, it's maybe even an advantage to a degree because it forces you to switch, to consciously have to jump into and out of the character.” ThinkingDoeHardCharacterRealityJobsForceChallengesCasesDegreesAdvantageToolsExtrasWorking It Author:Eric Bana
“The thing I love about working with first-time directors is that it's always quite shocking how little difference there is between them and directors who've been directing all their lives.” FirstsLittlesDifferencesDirectorsFirst TimeShockingThings I Love Author:Eric Bana
“When I stay focused and honest about who I am and the image that I hope to portray, then I won't find myself stranded in unfamiliar territory chasing money or popularity. If the work that you do is quality, then you'll be rewarded. It's also good to stretch musically within the realm of your ability, but not if it compromises your integrity.” IfsAbilityQualityHonestIntegrityFocusedWho I AmCompromiseRealmsTerritoryPopularityChasingStay FocusedUnfamiliarStrandedUnfamiliar TerritoryChasing Money Author:Oleta Adams
“I love working with people who have had television experience because I think there's a real efficiency and methodology that comes from that background.” PeopleThinkingRealTelevisionBackgroundsEfficiencyMethodology Author:Eric Bana
“Having seen Justin's work on Bleak House, I knew that he'd be incredibly well prepared and interesting stylistically for this and that was definitely the case. It's very liberating for actors - and I can only speak for myself here - but he creates a very loose environment and he's a great collaborator.” WellsI CanActorsHouseSpeakInterestingCasesEnvironmentPreparedLiberatingBleakJustinCollaboratorsBleak House Author:Eric Bana
“As a nation we've been faced with so many tragedies since the beginning of this Millennium and I believe we have even more reason to pray. Many people don't feel capable in that area and I wanted to create music that helped them find the words that could bring peace.” PeopleFeelsBelieveReasonWantedI BelieveNationsPrayingCapableAreasTragedyMillennium Author:Oleta Adams