Alia Shawkat quotes

When you focus on life, on enjoying and connecting with other people, that's when work comes. When you focus on work, you can never work. I'm always going through waves of that. (Alia Shawkat)
Kids can be harsh, especially when they get jealous. View quote
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The main thing I got from growing up in a suburb is the boredom you have as a child. View quote
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I go into work and get my hair and makeup done, go into wardrobe. I have to do three hours of school a day. View quote
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The words are ludicrous at times, but you add the reality to it and that gives it the balance it has. View quote
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I don't think it's good to say that you won't do certain things, but I don't necessarily have the natural urge to write. View quote
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American shows can go on for 20 years. I respond more to the British format. Three seasons is a long run for them to tell a story. View quote
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I've been reading scripts where they've been doing a lot of singing now, but within the dark, realistic story line. I would love, love, love, love to do that. But not a musical on Broadway, I don't have that kind of energy or stamina. View quote
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Mitch Hurwitz was like a father figure to me. He was so sweet, and he's just so smart. View quote
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I guess I've always been drawn to roles that have smart characters commenting on what's happening around them. View quote
Alia Shawkat
If your friend's feeling bad, it's hard to know what to do. Do you back away or try to help them? It's a really hard situation that I've been in. You want to support your friend. You want to be there. My advice is, don't get too involved with it, just be by their side. If they need your help, they'll ask for it. (Alia Shawkat)