I know a lot of actors have all these expectations and believe that one thing should lead to another thing, and that's probably the right way to build a career. I don't know what's wrong with me - I just don't think like that! Melanie Lynskey actorbuildcareer share on social
The interesting thing about acting is using all your own stuff and having some kind of personal catharsis while you're working. Melanie Lynskey actcatharsisinterest Change image and share on social
I've done a gazillion readings that have gone on to be movies that are made without me. Melanie Lynskey gazillionhavemake Change image and share on social
I guess I've never really had a great desire to be a leading lady, or be seen as an ingenue. Melanie Lynskey desiregreatguess Change image and share on social
I don't think I've played a lot of crazy people. Melanie Lynskey crazyhavelot Change image and share on social
I like to play the grey areas in life - that's the most uncomfortable place to be. Nobody likes to be in that in-between state where there don't know what's going to happen. There's a lot of tension in that, and a lot of stuff to play with - where it's uncomfortable and awkward and sad and scary. Melanie Lynskey areaawkwardgrey share on social
There's not much of a follow-your-dreams kind of vibe in New Zealand or my family. Melanie Lynskey dreamfamilyfollow Change image and share on social
I feel like I'm kind of faking something if I'm talking as myself and putting on an accent. Melanie Lynskey accentfakefeel Change image and share on social
I was at university and I was studying modern drama and studying English, and I just was like, 'I don't wanna be in this place. I wanna be acting.' Melanie Lynskey actdramaenglish Change image and share on social
I was a very independent teenager. Melanie Lynskey independentteenager Change image and share on social