Emily Mortimer Quotes

I decided to give acting a serious, committed try, and soon after, I read the script for 'Lovely and Amazing.' The story was beautiful and honest, and the characters struggled with the same insecurities many women - including me - face. I didn't think I had a chance in hell of being in the film, but I knew I had to go for it.

Emily Mortimer

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actress
  • Nationality: british
  • Birth: December 1, 1971

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Jerry Goldsmith's 'Voyager' theme is a brilliant reworking of the original material.

Robert Picardo

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I'm a director's actor; I'm a storyteller's actor.

Michael Ironside

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It would be ideal if we could have an uncontrolled flow of information. But we realized you can't do that.

John Poindexter

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I chose to publish the first 'Shopaholic' book under a pseudonym because I wanted it to be judged on its own merits.

Sophie Kinsella

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I went to the bank and asked to borrow a cup of money. They said, 'What for?' I said, 'I'm going to buy some sugar.'

Steven Wright

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Of all the plays in baseball, stealing home is by far the most exciting.

Cheech Marin

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I am lucky, that is all. Lucky because there are a lot of people - producers, directors, people who buy tickets - who put confidence in me.

Antonio Banderas

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I don't have a whole bunch of literary connections. I don't write reviews or attend writer's conferences. I'm kind of shy and don't want to go to a party. I just want to stay home and read my murder mysteries and try to write and cook dinner.

Susanna Kaysen

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There must be something wrong with the mirrors in our house because every single one I gaze into makes me appear somewhat overweight.

Rick Wakeman

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This diamond has so many carats it's almost a turnip.

Richard Burton

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I'm really good at bringing out greatness - in anybody. I don't even have to be in the studio. What a gift to be able to help people bring out the best qualities in them.

Linda Perry

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I would love to be a creative offensive consultant where I could help design and help create plays and ways to attack other teams without having the coaching schedule.

Kurt Warner

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