Greg Mottola Quotes

I think the thing that I always try to do - because it piques my interest - is to play really different parts all the time.

Every job I've done so far, every character has been completely different, and that's really important to me because I don't want to fall into a stereotypical box. Of course, every actor has their box, and you have to respect and play for it, but I do love challenging myself.

I would always worry that I was only going to play the girl next door or the cute girlfriend. But I've been really lucky that all my roles have been very intense and completely different kinds of characters.

What I am always careful about is not to repeat the same kind of roles.

No matter how brilliant an actor is, there's always a point where they let you down, but that's all part of their journey. They might be trying something they need to explore.

My greatest desire as an actor is to keep people guessing and not do anything close to what I did last time.

'Sunshine' is really an experiment for me to see if I am a filmmaker beyond having my own stories to tell.

My dream as an actor growing up was always to challenge myself to different genres, different roles, and it's actually rare that an actor's given that opportunity to do that.

I hope to do multiple characters throughout my life that are separate from me. I think it's a cop-out if you play yourself in everything.

I think every actor is looking for a challenge, and to play something different, and to be a part of a project with other great actors.

I try to write fun - though difficult and challenging - things for actors to do, because I know if they're having fun, they're going to give it everything they got.

Characters that are not the norm or a bit out of the ordinary are always a challenge as an actress. You learn more by using different tools for those type of characters. They are always much more fun to play and much more interesting. They take you places that you wouldn't necessarily go in your everyday life.

A lot of actors are frustrated because they want to do things that are different and test themselves. Character actors are always looking for something the opposite of what they did.

To be quite honest, I find that it's easier to do parts that are wrapped up in different hair and wardrobe and eras, and different period behavior, than it is to play closer to the present.

To be a truly conscientious artist, you have to look at what's not working and challenge it. You riff on things.

I guess I've always wanted to push the boundaries as an actor.

I'm interested in doing movies I wouldn't normally be interested in doing.

It's really kind of a luxury for an actor to have the opportunity to show such different types of characters. I actually left 'Cowboys & Aliens' and went straight into 'The Change-Up.' It was kind of a funny change of pace.

I found it very easy to transform into creeps and weirdos and losers and goof-balls, and I'm happy to play eccentric kinds of characters, and I have a great affinity for the outsider, but I definitely am about expanding my range as well.

I haven't done many films. But with every movie, I try to showcase a different side of me through a character.

I find that I'm just drawn to anything that's going to challenge me as an actress. So, anything that's going to help me grow.

I'd really like to play a character who's inarticulate. I always play people with language. It would be good to play a mute or a fool or a saint.

I just like the prospect of playing lots of different types of characters and just the opportunity to challenge yourself, do something different and surprise people.

I think every actor can agree that when you've been playing a certain character for awhile - no matter what that role is - it's always attractive to try something that's different.

As an actor, I just want to keep mixing it up.