I didn't picture myself as a movie actress. I began to think about it around college. I remember thinking, "Well somebody has to be in them," so maybe I could do that eventually. It's all been a surprise.
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I just sort of took her lead. She was guiding the conversation. She's an old lady now, 82 or so, and she was sort of surprised that we were making the story. She said nice things about him. She said he was a great traveler. ... And she said he was a great dancer, that he made her feel like Ginger Rogers.Annette Bening
I have perfected the art of putting my feet on my husband's lap during awards ceremonies so he can rub them.
Annette Bening
I remember hearing someone say that good acting is more about taking off a mask than putting one on, and in movie acting, certainly that's true. With the camera so close, you can see right down into your soul, hopefully. So being able to do that in a way is terrifying, and in another way, truly liberating. And I like that about it.
Annette Bening
I thought it was very original. The story could have been very cheesy and sensationalized.
Annette Bening
We all perform our lives in a way. And the actor is a perfect metaphor to get at that theme of 'how do we find our authentic selves?' And that we all - whether we're actors or not - perform ourselves. As a way of searching. As a way of fumbling around and trying to say, is this my voice? Is this who I am?
Annette Bening
I love what I do, and I appreciate this very much. Trick question.
Annette Bening
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