Candice Patton Quotes

As far as people I'd like to work with, the list is endless. I think to work with Steve McQueen would be amazing, and then some of the U.K. talent we have: Eddie Marsan, Olivia Colman, both of whom I have met and admired for a long time. We're very blessed in this country; there is so much talent for people to work with and learn from.

As for people I would love to work with, Meryl Streep, of course! She's my favorite.

I think maybe my mom thought that Katharine Hepburn would be a good role model of, like, a strong, smart, independent woman. Maybe she steered me in that direction. You know, because she was really so ahead of her time.

With acting, it's like you form chemistry with different people in different ways, so it's really added even more fun to work, you know?

The good thing about having chemistry is, when you get to the improv section of a scene, you've got somebody to feed off. It can go on and on and on, and the sky's the limit.

I guess I feel like it's a gift to meet those talented artists like George Lucas and Oliver Stone, Spike Lee and Richard Kelly. Even if it's a small role, it's a gift to be working that closely with them.

I will say that Lynda Carter is an awesome woman.

I would love to have the honor to get to work with Meryl Streep. I love her and I love her work.

I'm usually trying to react to what the actors are coming up with. And then the environment, and then the story.

Know your lines; otherwise, have an open mind because you want to get lost in the moment. When you have talented actors and directors to work with, then it's pretty easy to do.

To work with Ken Branagh was amazing; it was always a dream of mine to work with a man as creative and talented as that.

My favorite on screen moments are when you are really there and you know you're creating something. That's so exciting... it's why you come to work.

Ade Palicki is a wonderful actress, so it was fun to work with her.

Every time I look through the lens with Denzel, I'm like a 12-year-old kid. It's hard for me to look at the monitor because the fun is in watching him.

It was amazing for me to play a character opposite Benedict Cumberbatch - he's someone who I've looked up to for years - and the idea that I would work with him and then become friends with him was an amazing experience.

To get to work with my idol, Martin Scorsese, has just been lovely - the highlight of my career.

With any of the movies I've had a chance to do, or any of the TV shows I've had a chance to contribute to, people approach me and say, 'Hey, would you like to do this?' I laugh out loud and say, 'Yes, that'd be funny.' Or, I'm very moved by what I read and say, 'Yes. How can I help you?'

Jane Fonda was at the top of my list of women to meet and the only time I felt nervous about interviewing someone. She is one of the most dynamic women I have ever had the honor of talking to.

I want to play in as many theatres as possible, work with as many brilliant people as possible, but definitely do a new play.

My longest collaborative working relationship is with Katie Grand, the editor-in-chief of 'Love' magazine. Katie's an inspiration and a sounding block. She's got such great taste.

When I step outside and think of the caliber of actors I've had the privilege of working with, it just blows my mind.

For me, it was all about working with an inspirational filmmaker.

It's one thing to be sitting at a drawing board, alone in your home and coming up with a fantasy character, and drawing her whichever way you feel like drawing, then dealing with a real performer. All of a sudden, things change. It's amazing, in working with actors, how much I learn from them and how many new lines will come to mind because of their personality or their strengths.

It's always a good day when I get to work with Jim Belushi, who I adore.

I'm just looking for things to steal [on working with great actors]. It's like going back to acting school. When you're around people that do it well and you get your head out of your ass, you can really learn something.