58 Quotes by Melanie Lynskey

I don't know, I love it when I see movies with people who are not super familiar to me or people who I've seen in smaller parts who are suddenly getting a chance to do something bigger. For me that's very exciting.

I feel like any actor should always be thinking about how to serve the story. The thing to be cautious of is trying to make too much of your 'moment,' or whatever. The story is a lot bigger than you, and you're there to help it along.

I've definitely had times in my life where I've been depressed and not able to do anything at all.

The acting life is different than I thought it would be. I love it - it's actually a lot less pressure than I thought it would be.

New Zealanders can be a little hostile.

I love festivals because I feel like I'm more of a movie fan than a person who's in the film industry.

I know my mother-in-law would drive two hours to go see a movie that I'm in.

I guess I've never really had a great desire to be a leading lady, or be seen as an ingenue.

I guess I have a strong constitution.