13+ Amy Irving Quotes On Marriage, Now And Alias

Amy Irving is an American actress known for her roles in films such as Yentl, Crossing Delancey, and Carrie. She has also appeared in television series such as Alias and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film, Yentl. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Amy Irving on marriage, love, life.

I used to travel in tennis shoes; I am just not allowed to anymore. I'm an old hippie from San Francisco. — Amy Irving

And you know, the baby boomers are getting older, and those off the rack clothes are just not fitting right any longer, and so, tailor-made suits are coming back into fashion. — Amy Irving

In the U.S., with very few exceptions, actresses older than 35 are simply discarded. — Amy Irving

I thought that my movie career was finished. I was quite happy to dedicate myself 100% to the theater. Surprisingly enough, I've never gotten so many work offers. It's so exciting, this feeling of a new beginning after 40. — Amy Irving

You walk off the plane in Rio, and your blood temperature goes up. The feel of the wind on your face, the water on your skin, the taste of the food, the music, the sexuality; Brazilians are very comfortable in their sexuality. — Amy Irving

I have a passion to do theater. — Amy Irving

Actors are not a great breed of people, I don't think. I count myself as something of an exception. I grew up in the theater, and my values were about the work, and not being a star or anything like that. I'm not spoiled in that way, and if I fight for something, it's about the work, not about how big my trailer is. — Amy Irving

Brazilians need to work on their own national pride. I always think that they suffer from national low-self esteem. It's a lesser-developed country, and they have struggled so much. Sometimes they have an attitude that, if it's Brazilian, it can't be good. — Amy Irving

I get along great with directors, but I think some producers would tell you I'm a pain. They may say I'm tough to work with, but I have a great passion for what I do. I believe in fighting for it. — Amy Irving

I will argue my points; I will have my opinions. But at the end of the day, it's the director's choice. — Amy Irving

One of my problems is that I'm very honest and direct. You pay a price for that. — Amy Irving

When my career first began, I didn't have children - so there's a whole lot of difference in the way I choose roles now. Not just films for my children, but how long I'm going to be away, and is Dad going to be home while I'm gone. That sort-of factor plays a part. — Amy Irving

There is a sort of creative purity in an independent film, in the passion of the director, the passion of the crew. They're not getting a whole lot of money, so you know they are not there because they want to get rich. Instead, they are there because they want to make a movie. In the bigger films, I remember when I used to do those, it's just a job for a lot of people, so there is less of an intense energy devoted to the whole project. — Amy Irving

Life Lessons by Amy Irving

1. Amy Irving has demonstrated that hard work and dedication can lead to success in any field. She has shown that it is possible to achieve success in multiple areas, such as acting, producing, and directing. Finally, her willingness to take risks and explore new opportunities has been an inspiration to many.