Ruth Wilson Quotes

There are lots of moments that are great for an actress.

For me, there is a stigma attached to playing beautiful parts. They are often empty characters whom the action happens around. I'm more drawn to characters with a complex internal life, who have a burning frustration underneath that keeps them going.

There's always been a religious strain in me. I can't get rid of it. I don't want to get rid of it. I'm not involved in a church, but I understand that impulse to believe in something that's never going to betray you.

I don't really plan. I just see what happens.

It's how you prioritize in life.

I'm drawn to damaged, complicated characters.

I really love clothes, but I think I have a style of my own which is quite eclectic.

I'd quite like to do a film but I'd also love to do more theatre. I want to keep challenging myself with good roles. It's harder for women because there aren't as many challenging roles.

What really excites me is the unknown, and getting to grips with something you have no idea about.

I've always quite liked the idea of being an archeologist, sort of scrubbing around in the dirt.

Every actor turns everything round to their character.

Racism, specifically, is the state-sanctioned or extralegal production and exploitation of group-differentiated vulnerability to premature death.

I do things on a whim.

I feel safe that theater will always serve women in different ages.

I love complex characters - strong females who are vulnerable but have a life and soul. That's what I'm drawn to and what I enjoy most.

My parents are desperate, they keep saying: 'Please stop doing these angsty roles; make it easier for us.' So, yeah, I'd love to do some comedy.

I remembered a mantra that one of my teachers used to tell me at drama school, that every thought will pass across your face. Even if you're thinking about Shreddies the camera will read it.

It's a good time for me, but it's only recently I've become comfortable in my job. At the start, it's hard having the nerve to call yourself an actor, let alone doing it. I gave myself two years after drama school, and if I didn't make it, then I'd give it up.

I always vaguely knew I wanted to perform, but I haven't got the greatest singing voice and my dancing isn't up to scratch. Acting was really the only alternative. My parents have been really supportive throughout.

I've always been quite shy. Very confident but very shy.

I haven't got one or two people that I aspired to be like.

Cleaning isn't all that interesting to me. I'm disorganized.