I was a very imaginative and theatrical child and wasn't afraid of being in front of a camera. Kirsten Dunst More Quotes by Kirsten Dunst More Quotes From Kirsten Dunst I've always used my own personal emotions and things that I've gone through in my life to build a character. The work that I do before a film feels almost like therapy, between me and whoever I'm playing. Kirsten Dunst emotion gone character The performances that I love are ones like Gena Rowlands in 'A Woman Under the Influence,' where women are allowed to be messy and imperfect. It's that kind of woman that has always inspired me to seek roles that are a little out of the box. I just haven't always had the opportunity to do them. Kirsten Dunst roles opportunity littles I've always had a process that I do before I even get to set or go to the location. I work privately, and it almost feels like therapy between me and who I'm playing. So I have this inner life that's there and it gives me a confidence, too, that when I'm playing the role I know every question. Kirsten Dunst location roles giving For me, my favourite actresses are like Charlotte Rampling or Gena Rowlands... people who have always stepped outside of the restraints of a certain type of woman or story. I always like those movies the best. Kirsten Dunst actresses stories people I think for everyone it's good to have your own personal work on a character and a film before you even start rehearsing, to have an inner life. Kirsten Dunst film character thinking Why would I cry over a boy? I would never waste my tears on a boy. Why waste your tears on someone who makes you cry? Kirsten Dunst waste tears boys Every movie I do, I always use things that have happened in my life. Funny moments, anything. If it just sticks out I'll write it down and use that, too, because it has to come out of you. But no one can work when they're depressed. I don't think I'd physically be able to do it if I were depressed. Kirsten Dunst use writing thinking You know how people say awards don't mean anything? Hello! I think the energy around them makes everyone cuckoo. Kirsten Dunst awards mean thinking I really think the key to a film is the chemistry of people. Kirsten Dunst keys people thinking It'd be nice to feel that claustrophobic feeling or the anxiety that the film Melancholia produces, but for me I look at it and think about what I was doing that day, where we shot it... It's kind of like a weird memory. It's more a photo album of memories than being able to feel connected to myself. It's not easy to do. Kirsten Dunst nice memories thinking Boys frustrate me. I hate all their indirect messages, I hate game playing. Do you like me or don't you? Just tell me so I can get over you. Kirsten Dunst girly hate boys I don't gossip about myself. Kirsten Dunst gossip I attract a different kind of boy when my hair's red. I get more quality men - like a more thoughtful, nerdy dude. Kirsten Dunst thoughtful men boys I've never had a teenage rebellion, I'm not that type of person. I always work out my problems in a conscientious way. Kirsten Dunst teenage work-out way I know kids are supposed to go through these awkward stages, but I just never even thought about that. I was too busy worrying about getting my education while I was working. Kirsten Dunst awkward worry kids I'm very mature for my age, but I'm also innocent in a lot of ways. Kirsten Dunst innocence age way A lot of people my age who are working right now have never acted; they get a show and suddenly they're making millions. It's always those people who get it fast who have the most trouble staying grounded and being themselves. Kirsten Dunst trouble age people I've seen 'karma' slap people in the face. You have to be good to people. It really does come around. Kirsten Dunst karma doe people I've never been a major smoker, but I think America's view on weed is ridiculous. I mean - are you kidding me? If everyone smoked weed, the world would be a better place. Kirsten Dunst weed mean thinking I'm happiest when I'm just hanging out with my friends... it really doesn't matter what we do. Kirsten Dunst universal-studios hanging-out matter
