Sally Hawkins quotes

Sally Hawkins is an English actress renowned for her versatile roles in film, television, and theatre. Her performances in movies like "The Shape of Water" and "Happy-Go-Lucky" have received critical acclaim and multiple awards. She is recognized for her expressive acting style and ability to portray complex characters. Here are 24 of her quotes:

You only do good work when you're taking risks and pushing yourself. (Sally Hawkins)
I'm quite an optimist, quite happy in life, quite smiley. View quote
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I love acting but I also love writing, especially comedy. View quote
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I don't wear bright orange clothes or leopard skin boots, but it was really good fun to play someone that does and have an excuse too! View quote
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Comedy was why I got into acting the first place. Peter Sellers was a huge influence on my wanting to act. I grew up with him and found him hysterical. The Pink Panther films were an inspiration, from my earliest childhood days, when I was watching them with my brother and my dad. View quote
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I never come away from a film thinking I nailed it. View quote
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You think that adulthood will hit and you'll suddenly be more capable. But that doesn't happen, ever, does it? View quote
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I love working and I love doing lots of things and a variety of things. It keeps your mind active... and you don't end up worrying about just the one thing. When I chew things over or analyze too much, that is when I can trip myself up. View quote
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My feet are like something from another age - prehistoric and troll-like. I keep expecting them to talk, they have that much character. View quote
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I do worry about young people in the business who have experienced a lot of success and are punted around doing those manic publicity trails, when you don't really know who you are yet. View quote
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You always want your films to go as far as they can. (Sally Hawkins)
A different script calls for different things. It always takes me a long time to get to know the part, and know the logic behind the words. I have to be with the script for quite a long time before things start to fall into place, before they become part of the character. View quote
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I know from my own experience that great films and great actors can have a really big influence on you. There is a place for art in the world, and if you're lucky enough to be good at something and to keep being given work, it's not such a bad thing. View quote
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You can't be a woman and not be a feminist, I don't think. If you care about the world and the world you exist in and your rights. View quote
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I loved working with kids, and kids are the most incredibly discerning audience. And if they don't believe you, they will tell you and let you know. I mean, kids is where it's at, really. View quote
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I sort of fall in love with every character I do; you have to understand how they became what they've become, whether they're the ugly kind or the very beautiful kinds of characters. View quote
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I love disappearing. That's what acting is. For me it's about putting on a persona, stepping into a pair of shoes. It's my face, but I'm using it as a tool for that spirit, that character. View quote
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Characters that are not the norm or a bit out of the ordinary are always a challenge as an actress. You learn more by using different tools for those type of characters. They are always much more fun to play and much more interesting. They take you places that you wouldn't necessarily go in your everyday life. View quote
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I first started acting in primary school, just doing little plays. And from the moment I began, something just went 'click' inside me. Suddenly I wasn't shy anymore. Instead I felt confident and happy. I can remember the enormous sense of relief it gave me. I loved the feeling of making people laugh. View quote
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I remember once giving my dad some drawings and writings and said, 'If you could just give these to the publisher, that would be great.' And I was about five! View quote
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One of the things I love about acting is that I can enter into these other people's lives. But going back to being me at the end of the day is very important, too. That process of remembering who I am. (Sally Hawkins)
I grew up with 'Jane Eyre,' reading it at school, and it's one of those, I think, for a lot of women, a lot of girls, it's the iconic story and so many girls relate to Jane Eyre and her character. View quote
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My parents have a strong work ethic, but their attitude to life, their philosophy, is: 'whatever makes you happy. View quote
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Different directors have different things, so when I left Mike Leigh, as it were, and I went into other projects after 'All or Nothing,' it took some getting used to - what do you mean there's a script?!?' That kind of thing. View quote
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Sally Hawkins

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Occupation: English Actress
Born: April 27, 1976
Quotes count: 24