Melanie Lynskey Quotes

New Zealander - Actress | May 16, 1977 -

Even when I'm reading a script where I'm supposed to be looking at the lead role, I'll find myself gravitating toward some small weirdo in a few scenes instead. I'm very instinctive like that and I love the challenge of not having a lot of time to create someone who feels real.

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I feel weird when I go to the movies and everybody's faces are perfect.

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

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There's not much of a follow-your-dreams kind of vibe in New Zealand or my family.

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People in New Zealand go out of their way to not be impressed by things.

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To take a job just so I can go on a fancy vacation doesn't really seem worth it.

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I think filmmakers are always interested in getting the best actor that they can find, the person who's the most right for it.

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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.

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I feel like I'm kind of faking something if I'm talking as myself and putting on an accent.

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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.

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New Zealanders can be a little hostile.

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If I could be working every day, I would be.

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