Quotes by Zawe Ashton

The actors I admire always have something to say, or a level of poetry, belief, activism or intelligence about what they do or how they feel.

I have no idea how to ever sell myself in a snazzy way.

When you get to do things you love with every fiber of your being, it's a different experience.

Todd Solondz is a film maker I've always loved because of how he balances darkness, humour and surrealism in his films.

I think I've always felt that I want to do a very specific type of work and I've made informed decisions. You know, hopefully be part of a quiet movement or revolution.

The chasm between independent film and commercial film is now so wide. You either have to be super-famous and get a first-time director or writer's indie script off the ground, or you're a newcomer and go and put a cape on for four years.

Being yourself, or being judged as yourself, is really scary.

I didn't grow up with a lot of role models necessarily when I started out - there weren't many people who looked like me on TV. Not in England.

I think there's still a feeling within society, entertainment aside, that women are less funny than men.

Dreams of a Life' and 'Fresh Meat' have left me on such a high. I'm not complaining but I'm not complacent either.