You just can't take yourself too seriously, especially in comedy. You shouldn't try to be funny, but you should try to be as honest as possible. The extreme end of honesty is usually what's funny. That's your job [as an actor]. You just have to let people see it.
Paula PattonI don't try to intellectualize characters too much. But I always think of the audience. I always make sure that my characters are likeable.
Paula PattonI'm a physical person. That's why I like action movies. I like to get real into it all, and get real down and dirty.
Paula PattonThe older I get, the more I'm surprised with life. Things don't end up the way you think they will. Unbelievable and unimaginable things do happen, and then you figure out if you'll be able to step up to the plate or not.
Paula Patton