48 Quotes by Elisabeth Moss

Why a musician loves playing jazz or classical music or what makes them happy, and why an artist likes to paint - it's so hard to actually put into words what that feeling is of joy that we get, but that is what I get: a feeling of joy when the camera is rolling, even if I'm doing something that is not joyous.

Ever since I was 15, when I did my first movie by myself, where my mom wasn't there and I had a guardian, I got to know the crew, and I got to be part of a group and a family. I love that part of it, the friendships that you make.

I think it's very important to do things the way you want to do them and be true to yourself, your own goals, and your own ideals.

Men and women are both humans, so, for me, that makes my characters and the work that I do human stories.

I spent seven seasons on 'Mad Men,' playing what became considered a very feminist character.

I think that people should absolutely be allowed to do whatever they want with their bodies and to live the life they want to lead.

I wish I was super-serious, anguished. I see those actors, and I am like, 'Oh God, they are so cool, and they seem so interesting.' I don't take acting that seriously.

I love my work, but I do not think that I am saving the world... I am a Valley Girl.

When I was 12, I didn't know about Nirvana or Oasis or any of those people. I was listening to Ella Fitzgerald and Gershwin.