I’ve been told to be skinny before – it’s already happened, but it’s up to you to either listen or say no. I’m not listening.
FLORENCE PUGHThe Silence of the Lambs’ is my favourite book, favourite film.
More Florence Pugh Quotes
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What we don’t realise when we watch a normal film is how many times someone has run in just before a shot quickly to wipe away that sweaty moustache.
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The Kate Winslet thing has been a shocker. I was like, that is the most ridiculous claim.
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If people are noticing the hard work I’m doing, then that’s a wonderful thing.
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Why shouldn’t there be more epic, brilliant female characters onscreen?
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I think everyone’s always interested in playing a spy, right? That’s something we grow up admiring, which is so strange, but it’s just a very clever and quick world that we all want to be a part of.
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Do we need to have a female Bond? Couldn’t we just make something new?
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Something that I’ve always been really keen on representing is some honesty with the way that we view ourselves.
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I always did a lot of singing and dancing, so I am glad it worked out that way. I would like to study stage acting at some point, though.
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Why aren’t there these epic roles for women, for whatever age you are?
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We’re learning things every decade we grow through, and ultimately, you do end up with a different way of looking at things.
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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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What I’ve noticed about Hollywood is, if you go out there shouting about who you are, they will love you for it. But if you go out not knowing what it is that you’re representing, and you are just a canvas, they will make you into the thing they need you to be.
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I like a role where some of the character’s motivations are confusing or at least interesting.
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There’s a reason why there’s a problem with bodies, and it’s because you never actually get to see any normal versions of them.
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Everybody’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.
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