Top 73 Quotes by Vera Farmiga

I am drawn to intimate, often uncomfortable portraits of a woman persevering and awakening.

There really are three types of 'religious' movies: the ones that make fun of it, the ones that vilify it and the ones that literally preach to the converted.

Whether you're making a million dollar film or a $100 million film there is never enough money, there's never enough time.

You don't necessarily have to be religious to pray.

We take a lot for granted as second wave feminists, what our mothers and aunts did for us.

Sometimes I attract roles that are necessary either for personal growth or enlightenment.

I look for struggle in the roles I choose - struggle and perseverance.

I think I always try to be accommodating and open and available and proving for my director. I love to give as many takes as they want. I love to give them as many choices as they want.

Someone once told me that religion is like a knife: You can stab someone with it, or you can slice bread with it.

When I look at female characters, I want to recognize myself in them: my trials, my tribulations as a mother, as a lover, as a daughter.