“ In the past, if I didn't work, I didn't eat but now I feel I can not work and I won't starve. Mark Strong Film Actor
“ The idea of transformation - playing something I'm not - is the bit I enjoy most about acting. Mark Strong Film Actor
“ Country Music is great music because it really comes from real life experiences. It is such a great haven for reality. Bryan White Musical Artist
“ A face is a road map of someone's life. Without any need to amplify that or draw attention to it, there's a great deal that's communicated about who this person is and what their life experiences have been. Chuck Close Photographer
“ Life experiences can, at times, be quite humbling, but you learn from them. But I like the changes in my life and what kind of person they've made me into. I'm very open, not as judgmental as I was in my twenties, and a lot more compassionate. Donna Air Television Presenter
“ I think the reason why a lot of young people are such screw ups... is oftentimes they didn't have the luxury I had of forming important relationships and opinions and life experiences before having success. George Clooney Actor
“ Sometimes, reading my own media, the negativity can upset me, but I just deal with things on a positive basis. I mean, I have up to 20,000 people singing my words back to me on a nightly basis - they share my hopes and fears, and they relate to my own life experiences. Life can be pretty isolating, but that connection is always amazing. James Blunt Singer-Songwriter
“ I have a lot of compassion for human beings in life experiences, so I allow myself to feel what these characters are feeling and don't have a problem accepting that. Kimberly Elise Film Actress