Ruth Wilson quotes

Ruth Wilson is an English actress acclaimed for her powerful performances on both stage and screen. Her breakthrough roles in "Jane Eyre" and "Luther" earned her critical recognition and numerous awards. She continues to impress audiences with her versatility and dedication to her craft. Here are 21 of her quotes:

I simply want to take a break and catch my breath. But I also think that, sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is to deliberately keep some time free and see what the world throws at you. (Ruth Wilson)
Cleaning isn't all that interesting to me. I'm disorganized. View quote
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I'm drawn to damaged, complicated characters. View quote
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Every actor turns everything round to their character. View quote
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The difficult thing for me is going to a event and having to be dressed up and being judged for what you wear. People care so much about that these days. View quote
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My remit has always been: I want to do something different from the last thing I've done. View quote
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I've got friends who are so good at getting away with things, like going up to the desk to get upgraded on a plane, for example. I haven't got any of that kind of confidence in those situations. I look so awkward. I act awkward. I'm really apologetic. View quote
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I really love clothes, but I think I have a style of my own which is quite eclectic. View quote
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I've always been quite shy. Very confident but very shy. View quote
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There's such a huge link with fashion, with front covers of magazines and selling products, but that's not what you go into the job for, and yet you're persuaded that's what you have to do to create the opportunities for yourself. View quote
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I haven't got one or two people that I aspired to be like. (Ruth Wilson)
There are lots of moments that are great for an actress. View quote
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What really excites me is the unknown, and getting to grips with something you have no idea about. View quote
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I'm crap at pretending to be something I'm not when I'm in my real life. View quote
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I'd quite like to do a film but I'd also love to do more theatre. I want to keep challenging myself with good roles. It's harder for women because there aren't as many challenging roles. View quote
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I love complex characters - strong females who are vulnerable but have a life and soul. That's what I'm drawn to and what I enjoy most. View quote
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For me, there is a stigma attached to playing beautiful parts. They are often empty characters whom the action happens around. I'm more drawn to characters with a complex internal life, who have a burning frustration underneath that keeps them going. View quote
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It's a good time for me, but it's only recently I've become comfortable in my job. At the start, it's hard having the nerve to call yourself an actor, let alone doing it. I gave myself two years after drama school, and if I didn't make it, then I'd give it up. View quote
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There's always been a religious strain in me. I can't get rid of it. I don't want to get rid of it. I'm not involved in a church, but I understand that impulse to believe in something that's never going to betray you. View quote
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My parents are desperate, they keep saying: 'Please stop doing these angsty roles; make it easier for us.' So, yeah, I'd love to do some comedy. View quote
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I remembered a mantra that one of my teachers used to tell me at drama school, that every thought will pass across your face. Even if you're thinking about Shreddies the camera will read it. (Ruth Wilson)

Ruth Wilson

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Occupation: English Actress
Born: January 13, 1982
Quotes count: 21