119 Quotes by Taryn Manning

A lot of people want to judge the fact that I’m an actor. That’s ridiculous. No one knows what I was doing before I made my first movie. I just happened to do it as an actor all the while I’ve been doing music, but never with the intention to become a screaming famous pop star.

With acting, I get to escape into this character and embody it. With music it’s like, “Hey guys, this is my diary, here’s all my feelings.”

The most interesting place I’ve gone on location was New Orleans.

Lauren Hill, I always have her solo CD nearby. I have Coldplay, Radiohead, just a mix.

I’ve had ups and downs but always maintained I was a working actor, which is a beautiful thing.

Acting, I love it and I feel that I’m good at it, but the thing that makes me feel most alive is when I’m playing guitar and singing.

I don’t really like approach music to become famous. I’ve actually consciously made the decision that I’m just going to do music because I love it.

Everyone thinks I’m some big drug addict and loser because of the parts I play – quite the opposite. I decided to be a winner.

I have played some very kind and loving character. I don’t know why I’m so good at playing bad. I really don’t.