I always felt too young and selfish to have children of my own. Natasha Richardson More Quotes by Natasha Richardson More Quotes From Natasha Richardson When my father died of AIDS, I knew I had to do everything in my power to prevent others from going through what he endured. I support AmFAR which provides funds for cutting edge AIDS research so we can find a vaccine and a cure. Natasha Richardson vaccinescuttingfather I wake up every morning feeling lucky - which is driven by fear, no doubt, since I know it could all go away. Natasha Richardson doubtfeelingsmorning A film is a director's vision... there is, however, much input an actor or actress can have. Natasha Richardson visionactorsdirectors Im not the kind of actress that goes home with the character. I mean, youre thinking about the work or the next days scenes, but not staying in character. But as a film goes on, you become more and more fragile, emotionally. And physically too, actually. Natasha Richardson homecharactermean Cheerleading is life, you must give it your all, and always strive to be on top. It teaches you so much, from how to be a team player, leadership, dedication, confidence, and many other qualities. Natasha Richardson cheerleadingteamplayer I know the pressures of being the daughter of a great actress. But it's inspiring. You learn so much that other people don't get to learn until later on. My father being a director, I learnt a real work ethic. Natasha Richardson daughtermotherinspiring I need advice and opinion-honest opinion. I want to get better. Why go around with blinkers on? Natasha Richardson get-betteradviceneeds What my father especially taught me was to not always take the safe road, the easy road. If you are going to do good work, you have to risk failing badly. Natasha Richardson risksafefather On the day we filmed the scene, a bee stung me. I screamed and cried so much they called a doctor, and my father said, "It can't hurt that badly!" But it wasn't the pain that upset me, it was the thought that I mightn't be in the film. Already the little professional. Natasha Richardson painhurtfather Whats in the movie compared to what we shot is the tip of the iceberg. Natasha Richardson icebergtip-of-the-icebergshots My mother raised me and there was some painful and difficult times, because she was pursuing a career and also very actively involved in expressing her political views. But, looking back, I wouldnt switch her for a normal mom, even though there were moments when Id come back from school and wish shed just be there in a gingham dress putting dinner on the table. I never had that. But now Im really glad I have her. Natasha Richardson mommotherschool As I grew up in that world and saw how much it affected her world and how much it affected our childhood, it made me very aware of politics. Of course, I have my own private feelings and thoughts, but I don't care to share them. Natasha Richardson childhoodfeelingsworld I was definitely incredibly close to my dad, in a way that was all-encompassing. I am close to my mum, too, but there were areas that she and I did not share. So his loss to me was huge, personally and professionally. He believed in me, not just as a father, but as a director, and that always meant a lot. Natasha Richardson dadlossfather Part of the reason for moving to New York was the sense that it just didn't matter how much work I did in England, I continued to be seen simply as a Redgrave. I did feel I could be who I am in New York and we all like to feel appreciated. Natasha Richardson who-i-amnew-yorkmoving I've played comedy before but not that much. I mostly do get drawn to darker material. Natasha Richardson materialscomedy I knew that for this movie to work it had to be very hot and very real, and it wasn't going to be a case of doing it Hollywood all covered with a nice little sheet. Natasha Richardson doingnicehotwork The degree that these scenes went to... there was a couple of days I was upset... I'd have to hurry back to the girls in the makeup trailer and have a bit of a cry because it messes with your head. Natasha Richardson backupsetmakeupcry
