385 Quotes by Charlize Theron

I think I have a real interest in filmmaking, and it’s nice when I can go and do that sometimes. Then it’s also great to not do it and not have the responsibility .

The human condition is all about us pretending to be something sometimes that we’re not. When you get into the core of people kind of stripping all of that away, that’s for me, as an actor, always the most fun stuff to do.

I’ve always been comfortable with my sexuality. I’m blessed to have been raised by a woman who never made me feel ashamed about what’s underneath my clothes. That’s a part of me and I don’t run away from it.

I learned everything about love, watching ‘Splash.’ That’s why I’m still single, so thanks Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah for that.

I was raised with the idea that you can feel sorry for yourself, but then, get over it, because it doesn’t get you anywhere. There was always this awareness that you have to be responsible for yourself in order to have what you want.

So far I’m not surprised by anything about being a mom. It’s all pretty great – but that’s what I expected.

So how critics will perceive your film or your work, or whether your movie is going to make $100 million at the box office, or whether you are going to be winning any awards – well, you have no control over that.

I can only hope to be 10 percent of the mom mine was to me. She encouraged me to be confident and enjoy life. That’s what I want for my son.

I’m 50-50 on glamour stuff. I’d rather put on a pair of jeans and get on my Harley and act like a guy.