Lena Olin Quotes

To be a good actor, you have to be very smart. But to be a great actor, you also have to have a streak of, 'I'm an idiot, a complete lunatic.'

Lena Olin

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actress
  • Nationality: swedish
  • Birth: March 22, 1955

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GoodGreatSmartIdiotYouActor

During the week, my days are consumed with school commitments, play-dates and work for Baby Buggy, a nonprofit I started, which collects kids' gear for parents in need. So on weekends, I look forward to uninterrupted time with my family.

Jessica Seinfeld

WorkFamilyTimeSchoolParents

But in my own particular case, there was something that happened when I became a mother. Whenever in the news I saw an example of a child being abused or mistreated, my response went from being appalled to being physically revolted.

Mercedes Ruehl

MotherChildNewsMy OwnOwnSaw

I am determined and resigned to being self-conscious.

Merritt Wever

I AmDeterminedBeingSelf-Conscious

Part of the beauty of the show in a way is that he's not perfect, but you can always count on him to do the right thing in a pinch. That's why he inspires people and inspires me.

Stephen Collins

BeautyDo The Right ThingPeopleMe

As far as I'm concerned, the coolest word in film is 'cult.'

Troy Duffy

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We want everybody to succeed. You know why? We want the country to succeed, and for the country to succeed, its people - its individuals - must succeed.

Rush Limbaugh

PeopleSucceedYouCountryKnowWhy

In order to exercise the right to freedom of speech conferred by the Constitution, one should fulfill the social responsibility of a Chinese citizen.

Liu Xiaobo

FreedomResponsibilityConstitution

I did a shoot for 'Sports Illustrated,' and my grandpa called me and asked when my issue of 'Playboy' was coming out. It was hilarious as well as embarrassing.

Jasmine Tookes

SportsMeOutComingShootWell

I wanted to become an actor because I wanted friends.

Chris Pine

FriendsActorBecomeBecauseWanted

All I want to do, ever, is play chess.

Bobby Fischer

PlayWantChessEver

I always quit at three when my kids come home from school so I feel pretty spoiled.

Alice Hoffman

HomeSchoolFeelThreeQuitAlways

For a while I didn't believe in marriage. But I think I do believe in having a love. I'm not saying only one love ever, but in having a good, solid relationship. I think that's possible.

Penn Badgley

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