Allison Tolman Quotes

In the beginning, I got different kind of roles, and then I realised it's great to be that way. And that thought is always there before signing a film.

A lot of actors think they can't be happy without the acting... But I think I couldn't be happy with it anymore.

I'm not trying necessarily to become a movie star; that wouldn't be bad but that's not the aim. I'm just trying to do interesting things and go into areas where I've not been before.

I will always be an actress. I couldn't see myself without acting. But I'd love to direct and keep writing. I don't think one has to be in place of the other.

I still make more money as I do as an actor than director, however I don't want to be a commercial director.

After I finished 'E.R.', I wanted to concentrate on re-examining what kind of actress I am and taking time for real-life things.

I've definitely been typecast, but I have time to do other things and I was glad to have the chances I did.

Films are not the sole area in my life. Films are a passion. But it's not like I'll die if I don't get another movie. I'll grow, I'll flourish, I'll learn something new, but I'll always do something that I like. If I get the right film, I'll do it. I will not compromise for anything else.

I've been sort of coasting on 'Peep Show.' So now it's kind of, 'When I grow up, I'm going to have to be an actor if I'm not careful.'

There are the jobs you get that do something for your confidence, like, 'I can do this with my life' kind of thing. And then, there are the jobs that maybe bring a certain level of awareness about you as an actor, where other people feel like they can hire you.

I didn't get a lot of questions asked earlier in my career, I guess. But I've always been the same guy, more or less.

I feel one should do things which pleases them, and my progression into super model then to an actress and now to an entrepreneur is based on this.

I'm not really sure what defines 'success in the real world' to be honest! It's so objective once you graduate, some people work, some people start families, some go looking for themselves up mountains in Peru.

I'm glad I've had the comic work. I plan to do others, but I could lay it down if I had to choose. I hope I don't have to, though.

Sometimes it's good to remember who you are outside of work.

Maintain a good balance. A personal life adds dimensions to your professional life and vice versa. It helps nurture creativity through a deeper understanding of yourself.

I'd sort of acquired somewhat more mature perspective on what my career is and I don't...not anymore...consider fame and fortune my career. I'm not a star. I'm an actor. So in a way, what I want to do as an actor, I would consider good for my career. Does that make sense?

I feel very strong about 'Brother.' This is me. I've been writing with a much more free sky, open and free.

Worry less about having to fit, and focus more on what you want to make - this will always serve you.

I have passed on on a lot of roles. I purely and simply do what I like.

I could have probably built a great career in management consulting, but one of the insights that I had early on is that just because you're good at something doesn't mean that you should continue to do it. Somewhere in my heart of hearts I knew it wasn't what I wanted to do.

My personal challenge as an artist has been having a day job which is intellectually satisfying and fun - and thus can easily supplant the desire to make art.

'OLTL' was a bootcamp for me, and I was lucky to be a part of it. It was a great experience and met great long-term friends from it.

I am happy and content with my work and career.

I fight for whatever I believe in! I've learned to trust myself. I went from a being a rapper to an artist.