Elizabeth Reaser Quotes

My father always has been attractive because of his energy, warmth, charm, and talent for finding some connection with people from all cultures and walks of life. He rarely observed social formalities and niceties - something he has passed on to his boys.

I had my guitar and some talent so that I could make friends with intelligent people and could talk my way out of difficult situations.

If you feel glamorous, you definitely look glamorous.

When you smile, you don't only appear to be more likable and courteous, you appear to be more competent.

Sex appeal is 50% what you've got and 50% what people think you've got.

The role of my agent has just been to get me in the room. If I can get in the room - say the character is just a charming man who lives next door - then I'll walk in there and be as charming as I can and they will think to themselves, 'I don't see why we can't cast him.'

It is better to be likable than to be talented.

I know I'm not much on face value, but when it comes to stage value, I'll deliver for you.

I learned early on that if I was to get attention, I would have to be charming. Even the models I've photographed are often like that. Some of them are not beautiful. But, if you catch them in the right light, they glow.

In my career, which has been fairly two-dimensional, people make decisions based on your persona.

The way that you present yourself visually totally dictates your audience and everything that anyone thinks about you.

Be interesting, be enthusiastic... and don't talk too much.

It just makes that person feel that what his work is is going to be more valid. But who wants to see a guy standing in front, looking like a bum, doing something that a bums don't do? This don't make sense.

Appearances do matter.

In a campaign, impressions can be much more important than facts and debate.

I think people make a lot of judgments about me based on what I wear and all the things that I do.

The old adage about acting - that it's 98% energy and 2% talent - is true, you know.

It may sound like showing off, but I am good in communications and in creating harmony.

I'm all about first impressions, so I love a guy who looks good and walks in with some confidence. That starts with a clean-shaven face and a great smile that'd I'd like to get close to.

I think directors look at me because I am an energetic person with a strong personality and always like to make people laugh.

There's a certain amount of absurdity to the idea that having extremely crisp clothes is what's going to get you through the door. And there's a certain sad reality to it, too.

I make friends with people really easily - that's one of my best qualities.

I have always put a lot of effort into the way I present myself; just ask my children or students!

I joke that the beard does 40 percent of the job.

I feel I can connect with anybody. I'm definitely a personality.