Literally, I don’t know where life is gonna go from one day to the next, and that’s as exciting as it is tiring. – Kelly Reilly
I love actresses who are brave and don’t do what’s expected of them or don’t play off how they look or take risks. – Kelly Reilly
As an actor, you always want to keep it different, change it up, and, you know, just to keep yourself inspired and work with interesting characters. – Kelly Reilly
You put yourself on tape as an actor a lot – and you send them off, they go out into the ether, and you have no idea what’s going to come back, or when. – Kelly Reilly
I’m a theater actress. I love rehearsal. I could have six weeks of rehearsal and think it’s not enough. But on film, you don’t get that luxury. – Kelly Reilly
My personal life, my normal life, is so important to me. To be able to go back to my personal life and leave characters behind is important; I don’t keep them with me. – Kelly Reilly
When I was younger, I used to write to directors when I was unsure I could play a role. I’d say: ‘You’ve made a terrible mistake.’ – Kelly Reilly
Theatre is where my heart is. It’s where I can do my best work. And even if I do films and TV, that’s what I want to come back to. – Kelly Reilly
You know, I really enjoy longevity. I see actors in their forties and they just turn out these really fabulous roles and characters. You know who they are, but you wouldn’t necessarily know their names. – Kelly Reilly
I think when you’re an actor and you’re drawing on your emotions all the time, you need to be quite steady. – Kelly Reilly
Obviously, education is hugely important, along with healthcare. They’re the basics and you’re hurting your own country if you don’t pour money into them. – Kelly Reilly
Auditioning is a horrible experience because you know you are being absolutely scrutinized and judged. There are days where you can do it and days where it’s just not happening, and I feel like that’s how it is with all artists; you have some days it kind of works. – Kelly Reilly
