Amy Ryan Quotes

I love Morocco - it's a real challenge to all five senses. You think you know something, and you don't. It's wonderful. It keeps you on your toes that way.

Usually in stories there are big problems in the beginning or couples are pulling away, there's a lot of bitterness.

Some jobs you do - maybe you don't - are jobs that pay mortgages and some are art and I don't care about not being paid on those.

It happens a lot, but I also think of it as not so much like being abandoned by a director 'cause they're worried about a technical aspect, but I think actually that's my job.

It's deeply personal to watch actors go to those dark places. It can be scary, so you channel them all your love and energy, and you know you'll be safe on the other side.

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.

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.

I'd love to do a costume drama movie. For no other reason, except that it sounds fun to me.

I will admit, it's so intoxicating working with Steve Carrell. Creatively and professionally.

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.

I know how to separate my own laundry.

I come from a working-class background in Queens, New York.

I can really laugh at myself and make a fool out of myself.

Being an actor, we're so dependent on the writers.

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.

It's fun to play happy people.

You know, I don't think, you know, therapy never ends, really.

When I was growing up I actually was into Bon Jovi!

The Wire,' I was such a fan of that show the first season - I think that's the best-written show on TV.

The Tonys are also kind of like a homegrown party. You know everybody.

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.

It's funny to see the finished product of a movie, stuff that's so beautiful, and to remember the particulars.