Joey Lauren Adams quotes

Joey Lauren Adams is an American actress and director, recognized for her distinctive voice and roles in films such as "Chasing Amy" and "Dazed and Confused." Her performances have garnered critical acclaim and award nominations throughout her career. She continues to work in film and television, building a diverse and respected body of work. Here are 14 of her quotes:

I want to feel passion, I want to feel pain. I want to weep at the sound of your name. Come make me laugh, come make me cry... just make me feel alive. (Joey Lauren Adams)
Definition of an independent film is torture with less money and time. View quote
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I don't think I was fully satisfied acting. You know, the girlfriend role or the best friend role, and that wasn't enough for me. View quote
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My relationship with my father is pretty non-existent. View quote
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For women in their 30s, it's so hard to get good parts. View quote
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A genius is one who can do anything except make a living. View quote
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It just gets frustrating playing the girlfriend, It's just this awful feeling, sitting in your house, waiting for a script to come. I like to be more proactive. View quote
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I am one of the few actresses who isn't recognized by the way she looks. I'm recognized by the way I talk. View quote
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It's not like you can wake up and realize, 'Oh, I want intimacy,' and then it happens that day. View quote
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I was never one of those people who thought, 'What I really want to do is direct.' It never occurred to me. View quote
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I like decorative, functional things that I feel comfortable in. (Joey Lauren Adams)
There were days that I literally had no reason to get out of bed. It just was so destructive for me. View quote
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'Chasing Amy' was an amazing role, but then after that, I went and did 'Big Daddy' and you're the girlfriend or you're the best friend. I wasn't getting the Nicole Kidman roles. View quote
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My life isn't that dramatic. My dad really loves me, he just can't talk on the phone. He's too crippled and shy, and that's almost harder. He's there and he loves me, and I try and try and try, it's just impossible to have a relationship. View quote
Joey Lauren Adams

Joey Lauren Adams

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Occupation: American Actress
Born: January 9, 1968
Quotes count: 14