50 Quotes by Illeana Douglas

I did my first nude scene--and my second and third--maybe my fourth all in one movie, thanks to Allison. Allison made me feel like I was a beautiful woman when I did those love scenes. When a man makes you feel beautiful, that's one thing. But when a woman makes you feel beautiful, she's talking about your insides, too.

There's too much insecurity on studio sets, with all the people standing around, whispering.

I wore a lot of vintage clothing. I dressed like a reporter, with a little card in my hat. I had these fantasies of who I wanted to be, so I'd dress like an explorer, a cowboy. I dressed up like Elton John a lot too. That was another period.

I'm a big fan of Albert Brooks, Nichols and May. I'd like to follow in their footsteps and do comedy films.

I met Patricia Neal, John Houseman. But I loved my grandfather because he was this kind, talented man.

I had an obsession that I was male characters from movies.

I love anything to do with ventriloquism and magic.

The best situation is where they cast you and then they trust you.

When I do a character, I try to base it on someone I have met or an experience I've had.