Moira Kelly Quotes | Beyond Motive

Moira Kelly, a talented American actress, is best known for her dynamic roles in both film and television. From her powerful performances in The West Wing to her beloved roles in The Cutting Edge, Kelly captivated audiences with her ability to portray complex, relatable characters. Her commitment to her craft and ability to bring depth to her roles continue to inspire aspiring actors and entertainers to pursue their passion and to approach their work with dedication and authenticity. Kelly's impact extends beyond acting, as she encourages others to strive for excellence in all pursuits.

"There are a lot of battles to face, and if I didn't have that religious core - that base to turn to - I would be truly lost."

Religion, Religious

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"An audience is going to be able to find a little bit of Dorothy in themselves and relate to this woman.: roles like Dorothy Day are so rare in Hollywood."

Day, Hollywood, Woman

2

"Nudity... I have to say I will never do it again."

Nudity, Will

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"I'd love to have the opportunity to sing in a Disney movie."

Love, Opportunity, Disney

4

"Now I listen to all kinds of music except rap, which all sounds the same to me."

Music, Now, Rap

4

"I find nothing wrong with the naked body."

Body, Nothing, Wrong

3

"Hollywood is a world all its own."

Hollywood, World

1

"I get a lot of recognition for my voice. That always surprises me."

Surprise, Surprises, Voice

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"They used to say I was a younger Winona Ryder and that always made me laugh because I'm three years older than she is."

Years,

2

"I do have the freedom to choose what I want to do and I'll continue to do that."

Freedom, Want

3

"I think to be in politics you have to have the taste for blood on that."

Politics, Blood, Taste

4

"First of all - I only believe what I see."

First,

3

"I went to Marymount College in New York City with a lot of kids whose parents paid their way, and I wouldn't even have thought of asking my parents - they couldn't afford it, not with six kids!"

Thought, College, Kids, Parents

2

"But what I like to sing mostly is blues and cabaret style."

Style,

2

"I grew up mostly with classical, big band, and a lot of Irish music - I really didn't start listening to rock and roll until I was maybe sixteen."

Music, Irish, Listening

3

"Children are so creative and imaginative that they just bring you to life all over again."

Life, Children

1

"A few months after graduation I was working in films. It took off pretty quick."

Graduation, Months, Pretty, Quick

2

"I never had to pound the pavement and really struggle after college."

College, Struggle

2

"I did everything I could to stay in college and pay my own way, so I think that if success hadn't come so quickly, I would still be pursuing it."

Success, College

3

"I truly believe that God brought this, Dorothy Day script to me, because for a long time up until I was in eight grade - I wanted to be a nun."

Time, God, Day

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"Growing up Catholic has been a gift."

Growing up,

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"I don't even own a television. I'm proud of that."

Television,

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"We're not all called to be Dorothy Day."

Day,

3

"You know, I like playing around with my voice and trying all different types of kooky voices."

Trying, Voice

3

"We have a world that is searching for answers, that is searching for a way back to spirituality."

Answers, Spirituality, World

6

"I can cry at the drop of the pin. But comedy is hard for me; it's the timing."

Comedy,

5

"My dream is to eventually open a children's theatre."

Dream, Children, Open, Theatre

2

"Money's not important to me. Movie star acknowledgement is not important to me. I don't want to be a big studio actress. I don't want to be in the limelight."

Money, Want

4

"I just want the opportunity to continue to do great films, play great characters and work with great people."

Work, People, Opportunity, Play