The Falling’ was a big, flashy, bizarre experience. I kept on saying at the time it was a fluke because I did the audition, and I didn’t think anything would come of it.
FLORENCE PUGHEverybody’s story of getting into the industry is just as difficult as the next person. Whether you come from money or no money, it’s not easy… you have to offer yourself; you can’t expect someone to get you.
More Florence Pugh Quotes
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I don’t think I’m going to be an international sex symbol. I mean, I know I’m not going to be an international sex symbol.
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I am learning on every job I do. There is something new every time.
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Sometimes in the real world, there is fire between people.
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Someone asked if I wanted to be the first female Bond, and I was saying that I don’t think we necessarily need that whole conversation.
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I got a really good insight into the world of wrestling.
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I think it’s so interesting which ways your career can go. I would have been a completely different actor doing a completely different story, and I would have missed ‘Lady Macbeth.’
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I found out I got ‘The Little Drummer Girl’ and my BAFTA nomination in quick succession, and I just didn’t expect it to be like that. I thought there would be a lot more time in between. It’s been an overwhelming experience.
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When you’re given a platform, and you’re allowed to perform, and someone’s there to heighten you as opposed to dampen you, that’s a nice feeling.
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When I look for roles, I am looking for incredibly powerful women.
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The Silence of the Lambs’ is my favourite book, favourite film.
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I’ve tried not to get too bogged down by what people want you to be.
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As an actor, it’s very interesting to make the audience love you while you are doing horrendous things.
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Do we need to have a female Bond? Couldn’t we just make something new?
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I played Mary at the age of seven in my first nativity play, and I loved it – there is something so fascinating about embodying someone else.
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Every time ‘Lady Macbeth’ and everyone involved in the film gets nominated, it’s amazing.
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