I failed to fulfill what should have been an interesting role. I couldn’t take their formula and bring what I had, my humor, my ideas, and make it my own. – Dianne Wiest
I used to watch dailies and felt I had to keep on top of the character, but I don’t feel that any more. – Dianne Wiest
Directors say that you should get actors before they are recognized. They will be a pain or have an opinion. – Dianne Wiest
The studios are very much business. Maybe it was always that way. It is really commercial now. Judgments are made and directions are given to make the cash register ring. – Dianne Wiest
It was just this crazy craziness, and the fact that it was shot in Paris, and it had these incredible people in it. It was an easy thing to say yes to. – Dianne Wiest
I had to choose, I’d be so sad. They are flip sides of the same coin. I love both comedy and drama. – Dianne Wiest
I recently turned down a film that I didn’t want my kids to see. Priorities shift. Sometimes I’m sad about that, but not enough to do anything about it. – Dianne Wiest
Woody is so musical in his filmmaking. I’ve never worked with anyone I’ve trusted so completely. He won’t let you hit a false note. – Dianne Wiest
What I love is a peanut butter and pickle sandwich. I’ll just have peanut butter and bananas, then peanut butter and pickles. Peanut butter and chocolate I don’t recommend. – Dianne Wiest
I look at the kids coming out of Yale. They are so intelligent with their careers. I wish I had that. – Dianne Wiest
