One of the great pleasures of acting is surrendering to someone else's point of view of the world - living inside a character and a story that never would have come out of your mind or heart. Brit Marling actcharactergreat Change image and share on social
I'd studied theater growing up and loved that, but didn't have many examples of artists around me. Brit Marling artistexamplegrow Change image and share on social
One of my favorite stories growing up was 'A Wrinkle in Time'. I loved that book. Brit Marling bookfavoritegrow Change image and share on social
Science fiction has a way of letting you talk about where we are in the world and letting you be a bit of a pop philosopher without being didactic. Brit Marling bitedidacticfiction Change image and share on social
I didn't understand how you could be an actor if you didn't also study philosophy and study political science, astronomy. And also just go out and live life and have experiences. Brit Marling actorastronomyexperience Change image and share on social
A lot of people think, 'I'll give acting or poetry or filmmaking a try. And if it doesn't work out I'll go get a law degree, do something else that's more practical.' For me I went the reverse way. I lived the back-up plan. Brit Marling actbackdegree share on social
The litmus test for whether I want to take on a role or not is usually fear. If I'm afraid of it, then I want to do it. Brit Marling afraidfearlitmus Change image and share on social
I think we're always looking for an excuse to connect. Brit Marling connectexcuse Change image and share on social
I always feel like the editing room is like coming into the kitchen. What kind of a meal do you make from there? It can be anything. Brit Marling comeeditfeel Change image and share on social
Is there anything worse than being called the 'It Girl?' By definition, there will be a new one in two weeks. Brit Marling badlycalldefinition Change image and share on social
