I've been watching detective shows, like 'Wallander' and the Danish 'The Killing.' I'm like, 'That would be kind of fun to do.' Paula Malcomson More Quotes by Paula Malcomson More Quotes From Paula Malcomson A room full of hundreds, let alone thousands, of people is not my most fun thing in the world. Paula Malcomson funpeopleworld If you're going to play a prostitute, you can't be too squeamish about that sort of thing. It's just part of the job, since the role requires it. Paula Malcomson rolesplayjobs I try not to be too profane around children or old people. Other than that, that's how I speak. Paula Malcomson tryingchildrenpeople I just want to play strong characters, whatever that is in. Paula Malcomson strongplaycharacter I'm pretty excited about the state of TV these days. There's great opportunity for really complicated relationships, in a way that I don't really see as much in movies anymore. Paula Malcomson complicated-relationshipopportunityway I'm not interested in a pretty world. It's boring to me. Paula Malcomson not-interestedboringworld If you're lucky enough to get to play a character for a long time, it's life-changing. Paula Malcomson life-changingplaycharacter As actors, we're a little faster than other people, with breaking down the walls. Paula Malcomson wallactorspeople I think it’s more fun to watch the show than to do the show, i think it’s a tough show to do. It’s a lot of testosterone but we always find a way because there is a lot of dark material so we find our way to have our fun. Paula Malcomson entertainment There's no way to fake weight loss - you just kinda have to not eat. Paula Malcomson youfakelossway It's definitely hard to say good-bye to a character that you've played for a long time. Paula Malcomson youtimecharacterlong I just want to play strong characters, whatever that is in. For me, television is where it's at. You get to play a character for a long period of time, and you get to dig deep. It's a home to go to. Paula Malcomson mehometimecharacter Listen, I'm from Belfast. We're not polite people. And it's language. We're direct. Paula Malcomson listendirectlanguagepeople I don't work with a lot of preparation. I think very well on my feet, and I'm very good when the pressure is on. Paula Malcomson goodthinkpreparationwork I'm not a Method actor - ask anybody. Paula Malcomson askanybodyactormethod I had a ringside seat to cancer. As have most people. Paula Malcomson seatmostcancerpeople I have the same criteria for choosing roles as I have always had: fantastic writing and complicated characters. Paula Malcomson samealwayscomplicatedwriting Being a good actor is sort of understanding the complexity of the human psyche and also knowing that we are none of us perfect. Paula Malcomson beinggoodunderstandingperfect Cursing is heavily used in the Irish language. It's not a stretch for me, and I have no qualms about it. It doesn't fall far from the real me. Paula Malcomson melanguagerealfall I love 'Happy Valley.' I love 'Transparent.' I love 'Fleabag.' Paula Malcomson valleytransparenthappylove
