I think it’s really important to have a life outside of this [movie] business and just be the best person you can be.
WINONA RYDERI’ve loved making movies. I feel like I’ve been so lucky because I’ve gotten to be in movies that are some of my favorites, regardless of my being in them – like ‘Heathers.’
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I’ve loved making movies. I feel like I’ve been so lucky because I’ve gotten to be in movies that are some of my favorites, regardless of my being in them – like ‘Heathers.’
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In America, I don’t know how much longer the environment is going to exist. I sort of strongly believe that we’re in danger.
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I think it’s really important to have a life and have interests outside of this [movie] business, and not rely on this business to validate you as a human being. If you do that, you’re really in a dangerous spot.
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I was regarded as the school freak which further reinforced a lot of inhibitions and doubts I had about myself. I was a shy, frightened teenager for a long time.
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When you finally accept that it’s OK not to have answers and it’s OK not to be perfect, you realize that feeling confused is a normal part of what it is to be a human being.
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For a long time, I was almost ashamed of being an actress. I felt like it was a shallow occupation. People would be watching my every move.
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It’s just people should realize that the celebrity aspect of being an actor is very rarely enjoyable for people like me who would always rather go unnoticed and disappear into the crowd.
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I was very depressed after breaking off my engagement with Johnny ten years ago. I was embarrassingly dramatic at the time, but you have to remember I was only 19 years old.
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I’d always find the positive in someone.
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You go through spells where you feel that maybe you’re too sensitive for this world. I certainly felt that.
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I’m not a drug user myself. I’m too little to take drugs – my body can’t take it.
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My father believes that Western religions are death cults, which I agree with.
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You try to get out there and live. I’ve always had good friends who’ve been very supportive and help make me feel good and grounded because I’ve never felt attached to the film industry.
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A lot of the old movie theaters are closing down now, which is really sad. It’s still in the back of my mind.
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I love books and going to bookstores. My favorite sound is the sound of the needle hitting the record.
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