I try to find humor in everything I do, because I think all great plays - even great tragedies - have enormous humor in them.
Marian SeldesThe kind of acting I love is when you watch and you discover what you think perhaps you weren't supposed to see: the chink in the armor.
Marian SeldesMy grandmother always used to say, "If you know your past and you know where you have to go, why do you rehearse?" I always remember this and it's true. You have to start each day again-you can't repeat what you did.
Marian SeldesThere's no trick of teaching acting. Either someone wants to do it and is gifted, or not.
Marian SeldesOwn the room. Confidence has nothing to do with what you look like. If you obsess over that, you'll end up being disappointed in yourself all the time. Instead, high self-esteem comes from how you feel in any moment. So walk into a room acting like you're in charge, and spend your energy on making the people around you happy. Giving confidence to others will come back to you and you'll end up feeling better about yourself.
Marian Seldes