30 Quotes by Amy Ryan

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.

You know, there are a lot of directors, like Clint Eastwood (on Changeling) is one where he casts you and you know in many ways that's enough for him and so, you go, ok, well, he saw something. Ok, what is it that he saw? What is it that I brought to this and why am I right for this and not trying to double-guess it and get in your own way and get psyched out, 'cause he trusts so much.

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.

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.

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

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

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