I feel so grateful when I see a movie and there's a woman who looks somewhat like me. I'm like, 'Thank you, Samantha Morton!' You know, a woman who feels like a human being. That means so much to me.
From Melanie Lynskey
Even when I'm reading a script where I'm supposed to be looking at the lead role, I'll find myself gravitating toward some small weirdo in a few scenes instead. I'm very instinctive like that and I love the challenge of not having a lot of time to create someone who feels real.
I feel weird when I go to the movies and everybody's faces are perfect.
I know my mother-in-law would drive two hours to go see a movie that I'm in.
There's not much of a follow-your-dreams kind of vibe in New Zealand or my family.
People in New Zealand go out of their way to not be impressed by things.
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