Glenn Close quotes

Glenn Close is an acclaimed American actress widely recognized for her work in film, television, and theater. She has received numerous awards and nominations, including multiple Academy Award and Tony Award nods. She continues to be celebrated for her versatility and powerful performances. Here are 35 of her quotes:

Acting, to me, is about the incredible adventure of examining the landscape of human heart and soul. That's basically what we do. (Glenn Close)

It always amazes me to think that every house on every street is full of so many stories; so many triumphs and tragedies, and all we see are yards and driveways.

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Bunny boiler is now part of our language, and I'm proud of that.

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I had a great time on The Shield. From working on it I have a totally different view of law enforcement.

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The best thing I have is the knife from Fatal Attraction. I hung it in my kitchen. It's my way of saying, Don't mess with me.

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You have to love the characters you play, even if no one else does.

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I never wanted to be a man. I feel sorry for them.

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I've been sacrificing my life for my work for 30 years, and now I want it the other way around. I want to find work that fits into my life and that would be based here.

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I think the diva is kind of a cliche. My definition of a diva is somebody whose talent does not match what they're trying to play, so all this temperament comes out.

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I get bored talking about myself, but I can talk about the work.

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I am extremely shy. I am not happy in crowds of people. (Glenn Close)

It's not good to be in a situation where people don't want to direct you or don't want to question something.

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I'm an actor, that's my contribution.

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I think there are certain actors that have that kind of energy about them, that taking over a room energy.

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It puts you in a kind of a strange situation where everybody is looking at every little thing you do.

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There's something about a catharsis that is very important.

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We have to be vulnerable as actors, but we have to protect ourselves.

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With the hugely talented women I've worked with or observed, it's not a question about temperament or ego; it's a question about getting it right. If they've got a reputation for being difficult it's usually because they just don't suffer fools.

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We were fortunate enough to have several good books detailing the camps and the women. Some were by the survivors. I also got to talk to some of the women who had been in the camp, survivors.

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Good roles are hard to find no matter what age.

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When they tested Fatal Attraction, the audiences were so upset by her behavior, they literally demanded her blood. (Glenn Close)

I don't think the tabloids find me very interesting.

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I don't like public venues. I never know what to wear.

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I knew the term Stepford Wife, and I knew what that meant. I never read the book, and I think before I started filming I watched the movie. I thought it was very dated.

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It is very difficult for girls. They're told to look one way, but to act another way.

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Occupation: American Actress
Born: March 19, 1947
Quotes count: 35

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