Quotes by Rutina Wesley

About Rutina Wesley:

Rutina Wesley is an American film, stage, and television actress best known for her role as Tara Thornton on the HBO series True Blood.
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I still see myself on TV and think, 'Oh my God, I'm on a television, and there are millions of people watching,' and I get really nervous and embarrassed and insecure.

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I'd love to do another film version of 'Romeo & Juliet.' I'm not too picky as long as it's a good story.

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When I studied at Juilliard, I did a lot of pushups and became this diesel machine. I was really big and was like, 'This is not a good look for an ingenue.'

Rutina Wesley

Kristin Bauer is so funny. Half the time I'm working with her I'm just trying to keep a straight face.

Rutina Wesley

I think that as a young lady, you start off not knowing what you want to do, and then you kinda arrive at yourself by the time you're 17 or 18, hopefully. And that's what I did.

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I really love Adina Porter.

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I used to love Jem and the Holograms. I think if they were doing a concert, I would stand in line to see Jem and the Holograms.

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Fiona Shaw is one of my idols. She's phenomenatastic. I just make up a word for her - that's how much I love her.

Rutina Wesley

I love to be a vessel through which characters can come through. And if I can move an audience with my work, then I've done my job.

Rutina Wesley

I usually love to go bowling when I'm in Vegas. There's something about Vegas and bowling, do you know what I mean? You know what I mean. Bowling is just the thing to do.

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I grew up with a wide range of music.

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Music is definitely influential on how I approach my scenes.

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Every morning, I'm visited by hummingbirds. I think it's nice, but maybe they're planning an attack?

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I'd like to do a romantic comedy like 'Notting Hill,' which is one of my favorite movies.

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I always tell other young actors to go to school, or at least watch movies to learn as much as you can.

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When you're not working is when you have to stay positive and remind yourself that you're talented.

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That's an actor's dream to get something meaty and juicy and challenging to work on.

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You know, it cuts both ways... no one wants to lose a job, but everybody wants to work.

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Author Bio

  • NameRutina Wesley
  • Descriptionactress
  • BornFebruary 1, 1979
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor