Amy Ryan Quotes & Sayings

“I know how to separate my own laundry.”

“It's fun to play happy people.”

“Usually in stories there are big problems in the beginning or couples are pulling away, there's a lot of bitterness.”

“I will admit, it's so intoxicating working with Steve Carrell. Creatively and professionally.”

“There are certain things you learn to do as a parent - using every single part of your body because you're multitasking all the time. You're holding the baby and you're closing the door with your left foot.”

“I find that all great directors, and I would include Ben Affleck and Clint Eastwood in that, they have great confidence. And with great confidence comes great freedom for the actor.”

“Being an actor, we're so dependent on the writers.”

“First of all, the actor needs to get out of the character's way. You follow the character without judgment or prejudice or preconceived ideas.”

“I can really laugh at myself and make a fool out of myself.”

“I come from a working-class background in Queens, New York.”