I like playing sort-of-crazy people. There's something really, really fun about that. Zooey Deschanel crazyfunpeople Change image and share on social
I'm a romantic, but I'm not a romantic in the traditional sense. I like to romanticize what happens to me. Whatever happens to me - you could quantify it as good or bad - I romanticize it. I think along the lines of 'When that thing happened, it made me who I am.' That kind of thing. It's a different way of being romantic. Zooey Deschanel badgoodhappen share on social
I've always been really picky about roles and make a point of reminding myself that it's not about the money - because, obviously, there's a lot of money to be made in this business if you're willing to do anything. Zooey Deschanel businesshavelot share on social
'Pastoralia' by George Saunders is one of my favorite novels. Zooey Deschanel favoritegeorgenovel Change image and share on social
If I were to work with my mom, I probably would not want her to play my mom. That would get too real. Zooey Deschanel momplayreal Change image and share on social
Growing up in Hollywood meant there were a lot of film stars' kids at my school - but no conspicuous wealth. It wasn't cool to show off that you had money. Zooey Deschanel conspicuouscoolfilm Change image and share on social
I don't like business talkers, you know, people who are constantly like, 'Blah blah blah movies.' I find it incredibly boring. Zooey Deschanel blahborebusiness Change image and share on social
I wasn't really the most charming person, socially - it took me a long time to develop my people skills - but the one place I was always comfortable was onstage, acting or singing. Zooey Deschanel actcharmcomfortable Change image and share on social
Anyone who knows me knows that I am really into hair. I'm a real girly girl and love doing my hair and experimenting with different styles. Zooey Deschanel experimentgirlgirly Change image and share on social
There's something about guitars, they're just so big, you know what I mean? You're just like, 'Ugh!' It just seems so overwhelming. And the ukulele is, like, the opposite of overwhelming. Zooey Deschanel bigguitaropposite Change image and share on social