Quotes by

Olivia Thirlby

I had this totally impossible dream of being an actress. Trust me, just because Im lucky enough to be doing this doesnt make any of this less of a pipe dream. And nothing gets my juices flowing like a really great performance. To see someone on stage, I get really excited. – Olivia Thirlby

Theres so much with my character in Dredd that I identify with. Shes my favorite character I think Ive ever played. Shes the most dynamic and fascinating woman that I could even imagine playing, so I love her. What I love about her is that her sensitivity is her greatest strength. – Olivia Thirlby

I feel like its always about embracing what it is that you think is wrong with you. Its often times your greatest flaw which actually forays into what is also your greatest strength. – Olivia Thirlby

When we were filming The Darkest Hour, we didnt even know what the aliens were going to look like, we didnt even have a graphic reference. So it was definitely a big challenge to sell those kind of extreme moments when youre just generating them from your own imagination. – Olivia Thirlby

My hobbies include maintaining my physical and mental health. Its a full-time job. Yoga definitely helps for both of them. Im a big fan of relaxing and not having a schedule. Thats my best way to keep from going crazy. – Olivia Thirlby

I love to cook. My dads a really excellent cook and his style is: Look in the fridge and make whatever there is with whatever ingredients you have and I like cooking like that, too. – Olivia Thirlby

I dont believe that if I came out as bisexual the world will change. But its really important for people to be truthful about who they are and fight for equality. We need to help the world usher itself into the next phase. – Olivia Thirlby