Juliette Lewis Quotes

Author Image

Juliette Lewis

Profession : Actress

Birth : June 21, 1973

I haven't made a career off my looks, thank God, but hopefully how I've moved people emotionally, the directors I've been able to work with, and the stories I've been a part of.

Juliette Lewis

I walk into a restaurant, and people stare as though I've just landed from another planet. Every time I walk out in public, it's like the alien freak show has arrived. It does have its advantages. I hardly ever get bothered by the paparazzi, probably because of some of the more edgy characters I've played in movies.

Juliette Lewis

I've always been the opposite of mainstream. I march to my own beat. It's the only way I know.

Juliette Lewis

So many actors and musicians seem to be only interested in what's expected of them, and they join the dots accordingly. I don't fit into any narrow categories as an actor or a singer.

Juliette Lewis

I've never been like Angelina Jolie, who at one time was spewing out this prototype Bad Girl stuff for people to consume. I've never boxed myself in that way. People can create boxes for me by all means, but it doesn't mean I'm going to step inside them.

Juliette Lewis

I was singing before I acted, but I was also attracted to drama, and, y'know, I got successful at that, which isn't a bad thing.

Juliette Lewis

Nobody would know it to look at me, but the movies I liked as a kid were musicals - 'All That Jazz,' 'Hair,' 'Fame,' 'Annie,' all that stuff - that's where my little youthful imagination was.

Juliette Lewis

Over time, I've loved jazz, Miles Davis and Chet Baker, then Janis and Jimi and Creedence, then classic rock.

Juliette Lewis

I recommend everyone wakes up in the morning to Bachman Turner Overdrive's 'Taking Care Or Business' - you'll feel better.

Juliette Lewis

I used to be really insular, really introverted. I couldn't articulate myself.

Juliette Lewis

There is growth. Get out of the past.

Juliette Lewis

I actually would not want the pressure of a lead in a series.

Juliette Lewis

In my heart of hearts, I'm a character actress, whereas other people play their one strength.

Juliette Lewis

As I evolve, my interests change, always. But, what is consistent is that I always look for something new to play.

Juliette Lewis

TV is wild. You just play the role you're given, and you show up and do the best that you can.

Juliette Lewis

I thrive on adversity.

Juliette Lewis

Ever since I can remember, I've always wanted to be a performer - whether it was acting or singing or whatever.

Juliette Lewis

I experience so many feelings and emotions when I tour. It's the most amazing and also the most lonely thing you can do.

Juliette Lewis

We've played everywhere since I started The Licks. We've played arenas, clubs, school cafeterias and bowling alleys. It doesn't matter where the venue is; we're gonna bring you the rock!

Juliette Lewis

I always call myself an emotionalist. I feel.

Juliette Lewis