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
New Zealanders can be a little hostile. Melanie Lynskey hostilezealander Change image and share on social
If I could be working every day, I would be. Melanie Lynskey daywork Change image and share on social
I used to write stories and poetry, but for some reason I have it in my head that if I'm going to write, I have to write a script. Melanie Lynskey headpoetryreason Change image and share on social
For a while, I was only being sent fat-girl parts. Seriously? Sometimes I feel like I'm making some kind of radical statement because I'm a size 6. Melanie Lynskey fatfeelgirl Change image and share on social
I don't know, I love it when I see movies with people who are not super familiar to me or people who I've seen in smaller parts who are suddenly getting a chance to do something bigger. For me that's very exciting. Melanie Lynskey bigchanceexcit share on social
People in New Zealand go out of their way to not be impressed by things. Melanie Lynskey impresspeoplething Change image and share on social
I've definitely had times in my life where I've been depressed and not able to do anything at all. Melanie Lynskey depresshavelife Change image and share on social
I'll audition for something and then the feedback has been, 'The director wants you, the creative people want you, but the studio is saying no.' It's depressing, but I understand. People are investing a lot of money and they want somewhat of a guarantee; they want someone who's been on the cover of magazines. Melanie Lynskey auditioncovercreative share on social