When I'm in a tricky situation I often think: 'What would Beyonce do?' It helps. Laura Carmichael More Quotes by Laura Carmichael More Quotes From Laura Carmichael I've not sat with my agent going: 'Where is the next hopeless girl I can play?' They just come along. Laura Carmichael agentsgirlplay My history teacher was utterly terrifying, but her lessons were very inspiring. She got me interested in people and stories, which then led me to acting. Laura Carmichael actingteacherpeople Playing a plainer role means everything is dependent on the credentials of the actor, not the fact that they are as pretty as Julia Roberts. People start to look at their talent rather than their appearance. And playing the ugly part often means less time in the make-up chair, which is a great benefit on set. Laura Carmichael uglymeanpeople Being at home is a job in itself and raising a family for sure. Laura Carmichael raising-a-familyhomejobs The Twenties have this sort of attitude where you never know whats around the corner. Laura Carmichael cornerstwentiesattitude No one goes through life thinking that theyre the best friend of the lead character. Laura Carmichael lead-characterscharacterthinking Id love to work in the States; Id love to work anywhere where you get a good script and a good part to play. But I do love British film as well. Laura Carmichael scriptsfilmplay When I emerge from filming I feel slightly out of synch with real life, but it's also a relief. Laura Carmichael reliefreal-lifereal It's beneficial to play against your type; to be chameleon-like. Laura Carmichael chameleontypeplay I did all sorts of jobs after drama school - working in a bar, as a teaching assistant. I probably learned as much from them as I did at drama school. Laura Carmichael teachingjobsdrama In the U.K., there is a sort of obsession with class. Laura Carmichael obsessionclass I'm not recognised much at all. Laura Carmichael I'm from Southampton. Laura Carmichael southampton I think it must be so hard to start your career with everyone going on about how gorgeous you are. To be in that bracket must be so pressurised. Laura Carmichael gorgeouscareersthinking I have such a huge girl crush on Beyonce. Laura Carmichael beyoncecrushgirl I don't really get recognised very much. Laura Carmichael I cry at films and TV and even adverts. Laura Carmichael cryfilmtvs I certainly never saw myself as posh. Laura Carmichael poshsaws As actors, you play people who are not yourselves! Laura Carmichael actorsplaypeople You have to have sympathy for and an empathy with a character in order to play them. Laura Carmichael sympathycharacterorder
