Quotes By Anna Paquin

I have a really, really, really normal family. And by normal I mean we're all nuts on some level. I think you've gotta be a little nuts to pursue any kind of creative job. I was also a really good kid. I know that sounds really dull, but I didn't rebel in the traditional sense.

I was never overexposed and work never became a chore. I was a very good girl wanting to do a good job.

There's nothing more exciting as an actor than getting to do something that you're not entirely sure that anyone would let you do, and getting to take a big jump in a completely different direction.

My sexuality is something I'm completely comfortable with and open about. There's a lot of prejudice toward us but the more people talk about it, the less of a big deal it will be. And that will be better for everyone.

Sookie is about as radically different from me and a lot of the work I've previously done as you could possibly come up with.

I still don't really think about acting that much. I just do it.

I work out like a maniac and I spray tan a lot. Genetics were kind, but I work very hard.

Sookie is always in distress, it wouldn't be 'True Blood' if someone wasn't trying to kill her.

I've never really been one of those girls who's scared of showing a bit of flesh.

I think it's an amazing quality to be able to roll with the punches and not be totally ruined as a person because life's been rough for you. That's a really admirable way to go through your life.

I really liked the idea of focusing on one thing for, hopefully, a long time to come. I also like the idea of a consistent lifestyle, as opposed to not really knowing where on the planet you're going to be at any given moment.