My agent was ambitious for me. But going out and chasing it? No, I'd rather work in my vegetable garden or play with my kid. I guess I'm kind of boring.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I mean, I've always had scattered interests, but I never went on stage to get an agent or anything like that.
I have a hard time getting motivated to do something that seems like a career move. I've gotten into vague trouble with my agents for turning down work that I thought was exploitative.
I never consciously choose what I'm going to work on next; I don't have an agenda beyond that attraction. Fortunately, my wonderful agent, Christopher Schelling, knows how I think and points me toward things I might like, which is how I started writing Y.A.
I tried for years to get an agent because I was told you needed an agent. The agent-hunting process was grim indeed.
I never had trouble getting an agent. I went out and got my first couple roles, and literally within six months I never had to have another job other than acting.
Your relationship with an agent has got to be mutually beneficial. If you can't help their careers, then they're not going to be interested.
I'll admit that it's not easy to get an agent, but becoming successful in anything requires perseverance.
My biggest ambition is never to be bored. I'm not aggressive enough to strongly run after being an actress.
It's funny: I've been very successful and done a lot of films, and I don't really have an agent - I don't really pursue jobs, I let people come to me.
I said to my agent, 'I want short, sharp, well-paid jobs because I haven't got time for anything else.'