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Character Quotes

Character shows up in fiction, politics and physics.

"Character" is used two distinct ways in this collection — as a literary term about how a fictional character carries moral weight, and as a description of personal integrity tied to one's politics and work. For traits and personality more broadly, see Personality quotes.

With 'Nip/Tuck,' I had never even done anything before I got on that show. They created that character for me. I was reading for something else.

Quotes by Valerie Cruz

When you study a character, when you're making a film, you want to understand the character: like, what makes them tick?

Quotes by Valerie Faris

I've always done character roles and tons of movies as the so-called star, but I always felt I was one of the team.

Quotes by Valerie Harper

Knowing that you have something you have to deal with, rising to the occasion, builds character.

Quotes by Valerie Harper

And he said that he wrote the Bond character based on the character of David Niven. That's how he saw Bond.

Quotes by Val Guest

The contemporary crime novel is, at its best, a novel of character. That's where the suspense comes from.

Quotes by Val McDermid

I have a very schoolish approach to acting. I like to do my homework, know more about the character, and study it. It's all about the craft.

Quotes by Urvashi Rautela

'Hate Story 4' is a revenge drama. My character Tasha is the real hero of the film. If you look at the poster, you will know.

Quotes by Urvashi Rautela

It just so happened that my agent called and said, 'There's this movie 'Pitch Perfect.' Here are the sides.' I think I originally read for Bumper, because Donald didn't have much in the script, so I read all Bumper's lines....

Quotes by Utkarsh Ambudkar

Slater's a big star and he's been in the business a long time. He's always in a good mood and easygoing but he takes his character very seriously.

Quotes by Uwe Boll

So if you want to have a great video game-based movie you have to keep the mood of the game, use the normal character setup - but you have to flesh out the story and provide more background for the...

Quotes by Uwe Boll

I can't wear same clothes and drag on a character forever.

Quotes by Upasana Singh

My character Pinky Bua was very popular and I had a contract with the channel. When they told me that I can continue with the role, I stayed back. However, I wasn't getting any creative satisfaction.

Quotes by Upasana Singh

I was never reluctant to play this character; the only thing I was scared of was that Bua might be only subjected to insults on-screen which people might start taking it in bad taste. But it turned out totally opposite.

Quotes by Upasana Singh

I don't prepare myself for any character unless it is really different.

Quotes by Upasana Singh

Whenever I do anything, even the most simple character, I need to twist it somehow, make it more challenging, in terms of psychology and storytelling. I can't just do it straight.

Quotes by Ulrich Thomsen

My task is to find the authenticity in the character. I tend to go with the script and tell that story.

Quotes by Ulrich Thomsen

It's hard sometimes if you think a character should look a certain way and you're being pushed to do it differently. I've had fights over that. That's why it's so important that you work with good people.

Quotes by Uma Thurman

A big thing to me was to be able to be in a situation where I could speak my mind freely especially when it came to my character. Get the actual right feedback and not have too many chefs in...

Quotes by Tyrus

The Funkasaurus character was great and it taught me about being humble, about the character, about not being concerned with what people think you should be.

Quotes by Tyrus

Frequently Asked Questions

What different meanings of "character" appear on this page?
Several - literary character in the sense of a written character's moral dimension, the idea that one's politics and the character of their work are inseparable, the freeing quality of dialogue comedy, and even a scientific reference to the "duality of character" in matter and radiation.
Is there a quote about writing and moral character in fiction?
Yes, one quote discusses how everything in fiction ultimately comes down to the relationship between the reader, the writer, and the characters, questioning whether a character addresses moral being in an important way. For more, see the Characters page.
Is there a quote connecting politics and creative work?
Yes, one quote states a belief that "one's politics and the character of his particular work are inseparable," reflecting a radical viewpoint. Browse the Personality page for more on how personal outlook shapes expression.
Is there a quote about comedy writing and characters?
Yes, one quote describes finding it liberating that in dialogue comedy, the characters and what they say aren't the writer themselves - just fleeting thoughts and observations rather than stated truths. For more on how characters take shape, see the Character Development page.
Is there a scientific quote about "character" here?
Yes, interestingly - one quote uses "duality of character" to describe how matter and radiation sometimes behave like waves and sometimes like particles, applying the word in a scientific rather than literary sense. For more on how character is portrayed, check out the Characterization page.

Unusually, one entry borrows the word from physics, describing the dual wave-and-particle character of matter and radiation. Continue with Characters quotes or Character Development quotes.