The idea of writer's block or not having inspiration is totally terrifying to me. Paul Dano blockideainspiration Change image and share on social
I went to private school in Manhattan, and at a young age, they made us do public speaking. For some reason, I was good at standing in front of the class and speaking. Paul Dano ageclassfront Change image and share on social
Homeless people really upset me when I was little. A lot of kids have this reaction, but I would get really worried or sad or concerned or cry. Paul Dano concerncryhomeless Change image and share on social
'Little Miss Sunshine' was really important to me. Paul Dano importantmissunshine Change image and share on social
I think the idea is to try and understand everything about the characters and where the character is coming from, from their point of view, why they say what they do. And not, 'Oh, but I would never say that. Why does the character say that?' But then making it as personal as possible. Paul Dano charactercomeidea share on social
Let's say honorary favorite New Yorker is John Lennon, and favorite real New Yorker is Biggie, because he's the best. Paul Dano biggiefavoritehonorary Change image and share on social
I think control is a two-way street; sometimes people want to control things to keep them safe if they are afraid of life. Paul Dano afraidcontrollife 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
