I think that one of the strangest things about being an actor is, it's almost freelance work. Paul Dano actorfreelancestrange Change image and share on social
I'd always been fascinated by people who allow themselves to be so rude and irritated and foul-mouthed and hostile, but usually you can sense there's something vulnerable beneath them - a shield they use to protect that vulnerable side. Finally, when they expose that soft spot, it's kind of touching. Paul Dano beneathexposefascinate share on social
I always ask for more takes. I like doing takes, so I'll do as many as I can. Paul Dano takewill Change image and share on social
I'm a private person, but I don't feel afraid to walk out of my door or anything. I get recognised occasionally, but not overwhelmingly so. Paul Dano afraiddoorfeel Change image and share on social
I do like the idea of consequence and how our actions play themselves out, but I am completely scared of knowing what the future would be like. I would never go near a fortune teller, even though it's probably not even real. I just don't wanna know. Paul Dano actioncompletelyconsequence share on social
I really don't want to go to work every day convincing myself of what I'm saying. I want the material to make me a better actor; then I try to return the favor to the material. Paul Dano actorconvinceday Change image and share on social
As people, no matter what we are doing, your whole body is living and breathing. Paul Dano bodybreathelive Change image and share on social
I don't normally like getting dressed up, but when I go to events, I like to look put together. I've got to say, getting in a nice suit feels good. Paul Dano dresseventfelt Change image and share on social
I'd love to do a really broad comedy at some point. Paul Dano broadcomedylove Change image and share on social
On 'There Will Be Blood,' I was cast at the last minute. I had 3 and a half to 4 days to get ready for the first day. I just went for it, threw myself in there and gave it everything I had. That was just guts and instinct, not a lot of preparation. Paul Dano bloodcastday share on social