Elizabeth McGovern quotes

Elizabeth McGovern is an American actress and musician known for her versatile roles in film, television, and theater. Her performances in works such as "Ragtime" and the television series "Downton Abbey" have received critical acclaim. She continues to captivate audiences with her talent on screen and stage. Here are 32 of her quotes:

I like writing letters and receiving letters. It's a shame that we've lost the art of letter-writing and saving correspondence. I mourn that. (Elizabeth McGovern)

We lack rituals in this modern world.

Elizabeth McGovern

I'm someone who's done the opposite of whatever the received wisdom is, to keep your career going into your 50s.

Elizabeth McGovern

In today's world, we all live with the burden of feeling that anything is possible if we're only clever enough, smart enough, work hard enough.

Elizabeth McGovern

England as a culture has endured so much more than America has as a culture, so it's given them a different perspective.

Elizabeth McGovern

By definition, an actor's life is a recipe for regret. There are always roads you could have taken. But I've lived long enough to realise that each road has its own rewards.

Elizabeth McGovern

I don't believe in villains - just people who channel their energy in the wrong way.

Elizabeth McGovern

Most people grow up dreaming of going to Hollywood and some of them work and work and work and finally end up in Hollywood.

Elizabeth McGovern

Well, I have a band, Sadie and the Hotheads, and we have an album that is already out that is available on our website.

Elizabeth McGovern

I had reconciled myself to being happily out to pasture, a bit.

Elizabeth McGovern

North Hollywood isn't actually Hollywood, it's in the San Fernando Valley... it's not the most glamorous part of L.A. (Elizabeth McGovern)

That feeling of being 19 or 20 and 'hot' in Hollywood was so intense.

Elizabeth McGovern

My father was an academic, an eccentric. He was a lecturer.

Elizabeth McGovern

I turned down the opportunity to be in some films that went on to be blockbusters.

Elizabeth McGovern

In London, I take the Tube everywhere.

Elizabeth McGovern

I wasn't ecstatic about being pregnant - I wasn't somebody who actively wanted kids. Certainly there were no fantasies about nappy-changing.

Elizabeth McGovern

To me, the lyrics of the song define the kind of style it is.

Elizabeth McGovern

There is nothing in my life where I view myself as a 1920s person.

Elizabeth McGovern

My job now is to work hard and learn all I can.

Elizabeth McGovern

I've found acting on stage much more challenging than on screen.

Elizabeth McGovern

If I feel I can play a part I do everything in my power to try to play it. (Elizabeth McGovern)

My family were all into classical music, and I found that very intimidating.

Elizabeth McGovern

It's peaceful for people to know how their lives are going to be, pretty much.

Elizabeth McGovern

Now we have to contend with overstimulation and too many opportunities all the time, and too many decisions all the time.

Elizabeth McGovern

I have a terrible sense of direction.

Elizabeth McGovern

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Elizabeth McGovern

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Occupation: American Actress
Born: July 18, 1961
Quotes count: 32

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