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Emotionally Quotes

These emotionally quotes weigh vulnerability against restraint, from staying emotionally open for acting roles to the professional risks of becoming too emotionally involved.

Staying emotionally open can be a strength or a risk, and these quotes explore that tension across acting, competition, and demanding professional About-face moments.

With acting, it's my job to be emotionally vulnerable and accessible.

Quotes by Zoe Bell

I'm competitive when I fight, but I don't get emotionally involved.

Quotes by Tim Kennedy

I look for characters who are emotionally driven.

Quotes by Stacy Keach

I was a complete wreck as a child, emotionally unstable, excessively prideful.

Quotes by Robert Vaughn

About Quotes

I'm not emotionally excited by the power of cinema's tricks anymore.

Quotes by Pawel Pawlikowski

I often get too emotionally involved in my cases.

Quotes by Nancy Grace

I worked with sociopaths and psychopaths in a mental hospital, and in my opinion, Casey Anthony is not emotionally stable.

Quotes by Nadya Suleman

My downfall emotionally is musicians and songwriters.

Quotes by Marcia Strassman

I don't know anybody that's not emotionally unstable or schizophrenic.

Quotes by Lauryn Hill

Acting Quotes

I really invest a lot... physically and emotionally on my work.

Quotes by Kirti Kulhari

I changed in a lot of ways, mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually.

Quotes by Kimbo Slice

Women can be quite intimate emotionally - they're very emotionally available.

Quotes by Jessica Origliasso

I react emotionally to everything!

Quotes by Jennie Garth

I'm emotionally and physically ready for anything.

Quotes by Jaylen Brown

Anything Quotes

A film engages you emotionally and intellectually.

Quotes by Irrfan Khan

I'm drawn to emotionally damaged characters because there is more to unlock.

Quotes by Helena Bonham Carter

I wouldn't mind getting emotionally involved with a woman.

Quotes by Frank Bruno

I really emotionally invest in everything that I do.

Quotes by Ethan Carter III

I tend to play 'tortured' a lot, whether it's physically or emotionally.

Quotes by Domhnall Gleeson

Everything Quotes

Emotionally, I'm about 13.

Quotes by Dick Van Dyke

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these quotes say about being emotionally involved?
They present it both ways - one speaker's job as an actor requires being emotionally vulnerable and accessible, while a competitive fighter says they don't get emotionally involved even when they're competing hard.
Is there a quote about getting too emotionally involved in work?
Yes - one speaker admits to often getting too emotionally involved in their cases, describing it as an occupational hazard rather than something they've fully mastered.
Do any of these quotes connect emotional stability to mental health work?
One does - a speaker who worked with sociopaths and psychopaths in a mental hospital reflects on what emotional stability looks like based on that clinical experience.
What does the actor's quote say about being emotionally vulnerable?
It frames vulnerability and accessibility as part of the job itself - the speaker says it's their job to be emotionally vulnerable and accessible when acting.
Where can I find quotes about feelings more broadly?
The About collection is a good place to browse next for quotes that touch on similar emotional territory.

For more on craft and connection, see our Acting and Everything collections.