Hilary Swank
10 quotes
Biography
Hilary Ann Swank is an American actress and film producer. Known for her leading roles in film, she has received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, an Actor Award, two Critics' Choice Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards as well as nomination for a BAFTA Award.
"It's how you look at beauty. Is it only an outward appearance with hair and makeup and a hot body, or is it something deeper than that?"
"I don't think people should have boundaries put on them, by themselves or society or another gender, because it's our birthright to experience life in whatever way we feel best suits us."
"I took 'P.S. I Love You' thinking it was going to be a little funny, and I ended up crying every day on that film."
"Learning how to fly, for me, was so euphoric."
"I don't think people should have boundaries put on them, by themselves or society or another gender, because it's our birthright to experience life in whatever way we feel best suits us."
"I love to travel. I'm a curious person."
"The truth is, after Boys Don't Cry, I realized how few and far between the great roles are. I am beyond thankful for finding Million Dollar Baby."
"I’m always scared to death that I won’t do a role justice. But fear can be a great motivator."
"I ended up dropping out of high school. I'm a high school dropout, which I'm not proud to say, ... I had some teachers that I still think of fondly and were amazing to me. But I had other teachers who said, 'You know what? This dream of yours is a hobby. When are you going to give it up?' I had teachers who I could tell didn't want to be there. And I just couldn't get inspired by someone who didn't want to be there"
"One thing I've learned: you never know where life is taking you, but it's taking you."