Elisabeth Moss Quotes

I like to work on T.V. because it's like a normal thing, and then I like to do movies when I'm on break or hiatus.

If it's a choice between doing a film and not doing a film, I'd rather not. But then, you remember that you're supposed to be earning a living and that it's your career.

Actually, you have to spend a lot of time on TV. So I have taken a break from TV and shifted my focus in the movies.

There's a lot of great stuff on television and that's very appealing to actors who want to work, who do good quality and high quality work. But you're always concerned that the time demands on television will interrupt or interfere with your film work.

Life came in and put me in front of the camera before I could really make a decision, but I think I probably would have gravitated to film.

I think at the age I'm at, it's really hard for a film career, and I'm at a point in my life where I thought it would be a good idea to be a part of a good show and to be able to finish school.

I'm more embarrassed about some of the films that I've been in than I am about Playboy. Playboy I'm actually quite proud of.

I was the leading star in 1945. I slowed down my pace of acting assignments after I came into direction.

I always feel I could be like Toni Collette, going between big studio things and indie films. That would be feasible.

I really enjoy doing films, but I also love television. I certainly would not be against doing some regular television work and being on a show that runs several years.

Most of my writing work has been in film. I have done some TV, but most of it has been in film.

After 'Melancholia' and 'On the Road,' I wanted to do a comedy. And I did so many comedies when I was younger, but if you're not consistently in those movies, people don't always think of you for them.

I did a film very quickly, and then a lot of work for television, and then I did stage work.

I could've ended up in action films forever. But the comedy thing has been my forte.

I do enjoy doing both film and television.

'Crystal Fairy' was one of the first movies I did after I recommitted to the idea of acting.

I took a break from TV for about three-four years. During that time, I had to let go of some of the best shows that were offered to me, as I wanted to focus on films. It was believed that if you are seen too much on TV, you won't get films.

If anything, I would say the movies I've done have been very low paid. TV work and voice-overs have been more lucrative.

After 'Champion,' I got like 20,000 psychopath roles! And they wanted me to strip and show my body in every film. But I have tried to balance my roles.

I'm lucky to be getting a lot of good work in Tollywood. And I won't say I'm choosy, but of course, you have to select the best, and I'm trying to grab as many good films as I can. There was a time when I had to let go of some films which I regret now.

I was about 19 when I began working for Hindi films.

'Jhalak' was a wonderful experience, but it was important for me to get back to films, since I am a director too.

I hope to work in Indian films again. I would love to.

I am keen on doing the regular Hindi film, but I want strong, meaningful roles in my repertoire, which I get down South. I can devote equal time and attention to both, so I don't see the clash.

I am very grateful to Telugu movies, as they have been the main reason for my entry into Bollywood.