64 Quotes by Shiri Appleby

My career after 'Life Unexpected' took a really big dip, and I realized you have no control as an actor over the process of going to work.

Most of the roles I've had, usually the story's about how the man affects my character.

Growing up on set, the director is the person that, as a child, you admire and gives you validation.

Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen, you name it - I'm interested. I'm free. I'm looking for acting work. At the same time, you have to find a role you're right for, and then there's a slew of other actresses. That's why I will pursue more directing. It's like, who needs a boss? I'm right here.

It feels nice after a long career as an actor to find your own voice and support that.

I do feel like I have a lot more confidence now. I can shot list the episode before I start, but then, as things happen on set, I know how to adjust so I can still execute the scene completely, and I still know how to make my days.

Just having more days of being the director on the ground, that's been invaluable.

In terms of watching other directors, it's more like I go on set now, and I'm prepared, as an actor, and ready to give them everything, but at the same time, you observe how everybody else does it because there's always something to learn.

I've literally pitched to every studio and network trying to get directing work. It's really hard.