Amy Ryan

When I was growing up I actually was into Bon Jovi!

One of the great perks of being an actor is you're only as smart as the job you're in, you know, and you're only as informed as the job you're in, and you do become an expert, and you read all the books, but then there's a part of, like, you move on.

I'm so fortunate in that I've never had another job to pay a bill but acting, since the day I got out of high school.

The Tonys are also kind of like a homegrown party. You know everybody.

Being an actor, we're so dependent on the writers.

I know how to separate my own laundry.

You know, I don't think, you know, therapy never ends, really.

I'd love to do a costume drama movie. For no other reason, except that it sounds fun to me.

It's funny to see the finished product of a movie, stuff that's so beautiful, and to remember the particulars.

I really don't have a problem showing the ugly side of people. If that means my wearing no makeup, that's fine. To me, that's beautiful.

I find that all great directors, and I would include Ben Affleck and Clint Eastwood in that, they have great confidence. And with great confidence comes great freedom for the actor.

First of all, the actor needs to get out of the character's way. You follow the character without judgment or prejudice or preconceived ideas.