Steve Buscemi Quotes

I always find filming stressful. I get very caught up thinking about my character - 'Am I doing it right? Should it be done this way?'

To try to create a character without a whole lot of information can be taxing. At the same time, it's fun to just stay on your toes and let the next bit of dialogue come in, and turn the page as you read the next script and see what they have in store for you next.

I've been a victim in every film I have done so far. It would be nice to play someone who doesn't get killed for once. Then again, I am getting really good at screaming and fake tears.

For me, rehearsal is only about blocking and pacing; it's not about performance.

When you're on stage, you're playing to whoever is in the back of the room, and TV and film is so much more detailed and nuanced, but I think that's what I always wanted to do. As much as I love theater and musical theater and would love to do it again, I really love the subtleties of film and theater acting.

On screen, I may hate a co-star, have a stomach ache, but I have to convince you of that emotion that is demanded on cue. There are times when I feel like dancing, but on 'action,' I'll have to cry.

As an actor, I'm more interested in characters the longer I have lived with them.

I'm kind of down for anything, as long as it's an amazing script that speaks to me, so I'm just constantly reading and constantly looking.

Our job, as actors, is not to tell the audience how interesting we are, but to entertain them with our films.

Acting in a scene is easy.

I'm so excited to be joining 'After' as Tessa and to be able to bring her character to life.

You should know that there are heroes here who are unduly worried about each role they portray.

Whenever I read a script, I don't differentiate between a kissing scene or an emotional scene.

A lot goes in my mind while choosing a role. Choosing unconventional roles is not a conscious decision. I choose the most exciting and challenging role from the options I have.

Ultimately, cinema is an actor's medium.

Playing a real-life character, as an actor, gives me real high because there is so much of research material available in front of you.

I am only looking forward to good film script. It doesn't matter if the role is a supporting or a standalone role.

My job as an actor is to live the role that I do.

When I'm given a role, I'm consumed by a passion to bring to life a character that exists only on paper. I mull over the character for days and internalise his feelings.

I can also romance a guy if I like the character and the script. Obviously, only in the film!

But 'Hatchet' I only had one day on it. You know, one scene, which I had fun doing. I enjoyed watching it.

I am open to any good script and the character I can do justice to.

I would love to do all kinds of roles, but a dream one would be something like what Rani did in 'Black.'

Actresses cannot have any inhibitions while portraying bold characters. It is something that we learn on the first page of the book on acting.

I'm one of those actors who finds the part in the wardrobe.