Shirley Eaton Quotes

Whether it's t-shirt and jeans or full monster suit, I'm still an actor underneath it all, and a good director is going to know that.

A lot of these roles that I feel like I've had some sort of impact, or that have had an effect on me, have always been with directors who have the time to somehow get to know me. Any good director's going to be curious about who it is that's coming aboard.

If you ever want to be interrogated, get Michael Shannon to do it. He's an amazing man. I loved working with him.

Working with a great director is like getting a master class in acting.

I'm an actress who likes a strong, communicative director.

I'm an actor's director. I love it when talented actors can bring characters to life.

I think part of the fun of being an actor is getting to work with different directors and seeing their take on it, what they're passionate about. They all have different ideas about your character.

I can speak to actors in their terms. Knowing I was an actor, they relax. You can have the best shot in the world - but, at the center of it, you still need a good performance.

Matching character and actor is what a good director does.

One of my first jobs ever as an actor was working with Julie White on a sitcom called 'Grace Under Fire.'

I'd love to work with Michelle Williams. I think that she's incredible. She's such a great actress and I love her.

To be able to work with actors who are doing such good work, not only makes it easier for you, but it makes you better.

I think what makes a good actor's director is the same thing that makes a good director. Acting is just one of the trades necessary to make a movie.

Working with Bryan Cranston on 'Breaking Bad' has been totally thrilling because he is so clear in his approach.

I'm a good actor in that sense for directors because I always do what they say.

When I'm playing as an actor, I don't want to interfere at all with the director. I'm just an actor. I'm totally respectful.

I think people probably think I self-start, but I don't... I'm an actor, and I like to be of use to the director. To be a muse.

What I feel is great acting might be rubbish for another filmmaker. There is no right or wrong way to do it. It all boils down to the trust between an actor and a director.

I am a complete director's actor.

One rule which applies to every role is that you have to surrender yourself to the director with an empty slate.

I'm getting good offers, as good as ever sometimes. I just finished a thing with Billy Bob Thornton that was the most unique part I've ever played in my life, in the most unique project.

In 'There Will Be Blood,' my character was someone who was an actor himself almost. He had a rehearsed quality about him. He was a performance artist in a way.

I'd rather have a small part in a good film with good people than play the lead in something I don't really care for.

Working with a great actor is really educational.

I'm always amazed when any actor can decipher my direction.