Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

Some stars like to hide behind the whole idea of acting. But really good actors are not hiding at all. They're not afraid to be disliked, to be a little unsavoury.

I've worked with leading men so worried about losing their charm that they were always winking to the audience.

I hate it when people say, Mary Elizabeth, this may be hell, but the movie is going to be sooo good.

If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.

One night stands are not for me. I think it's gross when you just give it up.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.