“Because I'm not perfect looking, I get to play better roles.”
Juliette Lewis

“People often become actresses because of something they dislike about themselves: so they pretend they are someone else.”
Bette Davis

“For a woman, body image is always a palpable thing. Weirdly, for me, the only time I don't care is when I'm in character.”
Juno Temple

“- Sandy: No, I'm not worried about that audition.
- Michael Dorsey: Why? Why are you so worried?
- Sandy: Because I'm not gonna get it, I'm not gonna get it, because I'm completely wrong for it.
- Michael Dorsey: Why, what kind of a part is it?
- Sandy: A woman!”
Teri Garr - Sandy
Dustin Hoffman - Michael Dorsey

“- Justin Matisse: You look terrible! You been drinking?
- Birdee Pruitt: Why does everybody keep asking me if I've been drinking? What? Is there like a coaster stuck to my butt or something?”
Harry Connick Jr. - Justin Matisse
Sandra Bullock - Birdee Pruitt