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" I'm so fortunate in that I've never had another job to pay a bill but acting, since the day I got out of high school. "
Amy Ryan
Job
High School
School
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" The Tonys are also kind of like a homegrown party. You know everybody. "
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" I'd love to do a costume drama movie. For no other reason, except that it sounds fun to me. "
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" Usually in stories there are big problems in the beginning or couples are pulling away, there's a lot of bitterness. "
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" There are so many choices I made simply for health insurance. Is it the ideal role I wanted to play, or the TV show I wanted to be a part of? No, but it let me afford to go to the doctor. "
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" I find that all great directors, and I would include Ben Affleck and Clint Eastwood in that, they have great confidence. And with great confidence comes great freedom for the actor. "
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" It's funny to see the finished product of a movie, stuff that's so beautiful, and to remember the particulars. "
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" There are certain things you learn to do as a parent - using every single part of your body because you're multitasking all the time. You're holding the baby and you're closing the door with your left foot. "
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" Being an actor, we're so dependent on the writers. "
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" I really don't have a problem showing the ugly side of people. If that means my wearing no makeup, that's fine. To me, that's beautiful. "
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" If your body is excited to do something, that's what you should be doing. Or if it really scares you, you should be doing it. "
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" When I was growing up I actually was into Bon Jovi! "
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" I come from a working-class background in Queens, New York. "
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" I will admit, it's so intoxicating working with Steve Carrell. Creatively and professionally. "
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" You know, I don't think, you know, therapy never ends, really. "
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" First of all, the actor needs to get out of the character's way. You follow the character without judgment or prejudice or preconceived ideas. "
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" 'The Wire,' I was such a fan of that show the first season - I think that's the best-written show on TV. "
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