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Quotes by

Samantha Morton

When youve been raised in care, rap music isnt just about guns and sexism. Theyre talking about real things you can hang on to, problems of identity that you have sympathy with. Its not just about the music, with rap: when I was in care, it meant a whole lot more than that. – Samantha Morton

My mind boggles at the amount of violence inflicted upon children in todays society. – Samantha Morton

Youve got all these books on self help, getting to know yourself, doing the right thing, eating the so-called right foods, even down to what books you have on your shelves. People are encouraged to look to themselves first as opposed to being a part of society. – Samantha Morton

Im not a writer. I think I can write short stories and poetry, but film writing, brilliant film writing, is a talent – you cant just do it like that. – Samantha Morton

Its like I understand images and some people understand poetry. – Samantha Morton

The thing with me is, if I wake up one morning and Im not happy working as an actress, Ill stop. Its not something I have to do. Its not a vocation. – Samantha Morton

Its more important for me to feel content than to be famous. – Samantha Morton

Some directors cast you because they trust you to do the performance – but then they forget to direct you. – Samantha Morton

I respond very well to well-written material and women who have had an effect on society, something tragic or monumental has happened to them. – Samantha Morton

The truth is I had lots of rehab and now I have a clean bill of health. – Samantha Morton

Catholicism played such a huge part in my life, I would not have survived without my faith. – Samantha Morton

Everyone wants to look their best, everyone has dreams of wanting to look like something else. But we are who we are. – Samantha Morton

I have worked very hard on being aware of my childhood but moving forward and not letting it bring me down emotionally. That is a hard thing – especially when you have children of your own and you remember what happened to you at that age. – Samantha Morton