Amy Adams Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“I think that I've always been attracted to characters who are positive and come from a very innocent place. I think there's a lot of room for discovery in these characters, and that's something I always have fun playing.”

“I would say that a lot of the characters I've been attracted to are very vulnerable and they expose themselves emotionally. Not so much in 'The Fighter,' not so much in 'The Master' - I think those are different.”

“I'm one of seven kids. That'll keep your ego in check.”

“What I respect in people more than anything is work ethic. And Justin Timberlake's got that. He works his tail off, and he knows his stuff.”

“I do love shoes that make my legs longer. I have the upper body of someone who's 5ft 8in, so high heels help me even out the discrepancy.”

“I was the dork in high school who sang musical numbers up and down the hallways.”

“I didn't get into acting to have a moment, I got into it because of people who've inspired me, like Judi Dench, Holly Hunter, and Jodie Foster.”

“That's how I prepare for anything - I read whatever I can get my hands on, talk to people. I'm a bit of a nerd like that.”

“Being an actress hasn't made me insecure. I was insecure long before I declared I was an actress.”

“I'm much more comfortable speaking through my characters' voices than my own.”