Salli Richardson Quotes

Filming 'Bad Santa' was really where I learned everything that I knew at that point about movies. That was really the first big thing that I had done.

I would love to be in a biopic, but I'm not looking at being a part of Bolywood.

I would love to do more films. I really like the whole process of doing that. I like how close you become to everybody.

I did The Newton Boys and during the whole process of making the film, I may have spent a week in Los Angeles.

My intention is to do more films.

Sometimes it's the script or an opportunity to work with an incredible director.

I wanted to do something in film. I wanted to make my own movies. Something clicked in my brain, like, 'Oh, I can physically act! I can go on open casting calls and audition for something.'

Of course being in movies is very exciting, and it's a wonderful thing for an actor to do.

Casting is a big deal.

I'm always looking for other interesting films to either act in or direct.

I've done a lot of movies, but my favorite was 'Blind Faith.'

My first movie was 'Diner.' My second movie was 'Tender Mercies.' I did really good work.

I think I'm an actor. You can hire me. I can do a good job. But you also have to get lucky now and then. Every film-maker knows how hard it is to do a good film. You have to just make many, and see how lucky you get.

You have to understand that crew members make movies so they're seeing a lot of actors all the time in their career acting.

When I was shooting 'Mud,' every day was my favourite! I had so much fun on this film and loved working with all the cast and crew! It was a great experience.

I thought every other kid was like me. I'd watch films and act them out on my own and wish I could be one of the actresses. When I saw 'Pride And Prejudice,' the one with Colin Firth, I just absolutely knew that was what I wanted to do, and for 'Cranford' to be my first job was poetic, really.

I would love to produce a film.

I was busy welcoming a new experience. I had never done a movie before.

I just like to act and write and produce. To me, making movies is the ultimate goal.

All I know is movies; I went to school, but movies are my reference point for everything. I figured I'd have to P.A. or intern in the art department. Because the filmmaking process is so many people creating to make one piece of magic, so I've always wanted to be involved. With the acting, I doubted it.

Every movie I've done, when they cast me, they knew I'd probably do it for a toffee apple and a Frappuccino.

I think I was first choice for the part. I don't know - that's what they always tell you anyway. I didn't have to do any audition for the part. Sam saw me in Dinner and the whole thing slipped into place.

One day, I want to make a PG film.

No I didn't audition, I didn't even know David Lynch till the week before I started the film.

I've always loved film, and since I knew I probably couldn't be a cowboy or a spy in real life, I thought I'd play one in a movie! I started doing theater in middle school and tested for 'Victorious' before being in an episode of 'iCarly.'