Michelle Ryan Quotes

'Normal Heart' was my most transcendent moment as an actor.

No doubt, my role in 'Urumi' has been one of my best so far. It surprised me as an actor and made me more confident.

I think my favorite role was playing Sarah Baker in 'Cheaper by the Dozen 1.' It was my first movie, and I worked with amazing professionals who had such strong work ethics that I immediately learned how to work in this industry.

For me, as an actor, one of the biggest fears on a TV show is getting stuck in something where you end up feeling like you're doing the same thing, every single year.

I had never seen much of Star Trek, or any other science fiction, before I was cast. But Seven's wonderful.

The first time I saw 'Private Practice,' I was hooked. The camera work is captivating, the acting is the-best-of-the-best amazing, and each storyline is so interesting and different.

I did a show called 'Bakersfield, P.D.' That was one of the best things I have ever done.

The best part of being on a television series for all those years is that you really get to hone your craft.

I've had a lot of seedy side jobs. I've done it all. I've worked retail at the mall, just tons of side jobs, which I think are amazing for actors. I think everyone should have one! It helps you get more experiences, and the more experiences you have, the more you can channel into a character.

I often say the last role I played that really touched me and where I was able to access what I really am was Bonnie, which is kind of sad when you think how early in my career that was.

The opportunity, number one, to work with Ang Lee is an amazing thing for me.

I'd be happy to do Star Trek again, if the writing was right.

The joy of 'Crash' was that it was all about the work. It was my first real part. Before that, it was a line here and there, maybe a scene. 'Crash' was five scenes, a beautiful arc, a little vignette of my own. It really meant something.

I am always happy and proud of my work in '24' season three. It was a great role, and it was early on in my career, and it was a great test for me.

I probably have more words to say in 'Mr. Robot' than I've had in my entire career put together.

When you're in the living room every week for nine years as one character, it's hard for some people to see you as someone else.

It was a stroke of luck when I worked in 'Agneepath.' It was a great role, something different for me.

I've played four roles on 'Star Trek.' My favorite episode was 'The Visitor' on 'Deep Space Nine.'

It was fun in its own way, but I think 'Dahmer' was ultimately one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and my career.

My most memorable role would have to be Agnes Calay of 'Forevermore,' probably because it was my first lead role.

I owe a lot to my time on 'House of Cards' because, up until I booked that show, I had been working consistently for 12 years, but I wasn't working on anything that mattered in the way 'House of Cards' did to its audience, to casting directors, to directors and producers. The show hit this sweet spot.

Broadchurch' has been a life-changing experience for me, but all good stories come to an end.

I know that sounds dramatic, but shooting everything twice and going through the emotions of two different humans was crazy for me at 16. In terms of my career, that was something that really, really formed me.

What I can say, categorically, is that working with Sarah Paulson and Kathy Bates will have been the most formative experience for me, as an actor, for the rest of my life.

My character on 'CNWK' gave me work satisfaction.