You have an awareness of your body and how to use it and I think that if you can embody a character physically it's another really useful tool.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Being able to feel free and comfortable in your character's skin is so important.
When I'm working on my characters, that's something I pay a lot of attention to: how their body works, how they move, how they articulate.
All my life, I've been very aware of my body. I have always used it as a gauge of things. When I look at a person, and I see their body, that's the beginning of knowledge about them. Furthermore, I respect the body.
I love saying dialogue and creating a full character more than just being physical. But I always end up doing physical stuff in my roles.
Sometimes I've found that by getting into a certain drag, or a certain feeling, you can cast off your mortal coil and really do something. I don't know if it's important, but it's something. It's entertainment.
I'm in a position where, if you have the ability, you should use it well. To get things done.
When you're an actress you've got to keep your body as your sanctuary and your muscles.
It's a very violent game, and bodies take a beating, so you want to make sure you do everything you can to get your body back. It's just something you have to do.
The thing I like about my body is that it's strong. I can move furniture around my apartment. I can ride my horse... I can play basketball. It's a well functioning machine.
I know a lot of athletes and models are written off as just bodies. I never felt used for my body.