Melanie Lynskey quotes

Melanie Lynskey is a New Zealand actress known for her compelling performances in film and television. Her career includes roles in acclaimed projects such as "Heavenly Creatures," "Two and a Half Men," and "Yellowjackets." She has earned praise for her versatility and unique screen presence. Here are 25 of her quotes:

The interesting thing about acting is using all your own stuff and having some kind of personal catharsis while you're working.

Melanie Lynskey

I don't think I've played a lot of crazy people.

Melanie Lynskey

I'll audition for something and then the feedback has been, 'The director wants you, the creative people want you, but the studio is saying no.' It's depressing, but I understand. People are investing a lot of money and they want somewhat of a guarantee; they want someone who's been on the cover of magazines.

Melanie Lynskey

I like to play the grey areas in life - that's the most uncomfortable place to be. Nobody likes to be in that in-between state where there don't know what's going to happen. There's a lot of tension in that, and a lot of stuff to play with - where it's uncomfortable and awkward and sad and scary.

Melanie Lynskey

People in New Zealand go out of their way to not be impressed by things.

Melanie Lynskey

I really like 'Girls.' I know everybody does, but I love 'Girls.'

Melanie Lynskey

I've definitely had times in my life where I've been depressed and not able to do anything at all.

Melanie Lynskey

I know my mother-in-law would drive two hours to go see a movie that I'm in.

Melanie Lynskey

I love festivals because I feel like I'm more of a movie fan than a person who's in the film industry.

Melanie Lynskey

I feel so grateful when I see a movie and there's a woman who looks somewhat like me. I'm like, 'Thank you, Samantha Morton!' You know, a woman who feels like a human being. That means so much to me.

Melanie Lynskey

The acting life is different than I thought it would be. I love it - it's actually a lot less pressure than I thought it would be.

Melanie Lynskey

I was a very independent teenager.

Melanie Lynskey

I've done a gazillion readings that have gone on to be movies that are made without me.

Melanie Lynskey

I feel like I'm kind of faking something if I'm talking as myself and putting on an accent.

Melanie Lynskey

New Zealanders can be a little hostile.

Melanie Lynskey

If I could be working every day, I would be.

Melanie Lynskey

For a while, I was only being sent fat-girl parts. Seriously? Sometimes I feel like I'm making some kind of radical statement because I'm a size 6.

Melanie Lynskey

I was a kid who didn't have a lot of self-esteem.

Melanie Lynskey

I was at university and I was studying modern drama and studying English, and I just was like, 'I don't wanna be in this place. I wanna be acting.'

Melanie Lynskey

I used to write stories and poetry, but for some reason I have it in my head that if I'm going to write, I have to write a script.

Melanie Lynskey

I think filmmakers are always interested in getting the best actor that they can find, the person who's the most right for it.

Melanie Lynskey

I guess I've never really had a great desire to be a leading lady, or be seen as an ingenue.

Melanie Lynskey