Frances McDormand Quotes

born 1957 United States

Frances Louise McDormand (born Cynthia Ann Smith, 23 June 1957) is an American actress and producer. In a career spanning over four decades, she has gained acclaim for her roles in small-budget independent films.

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Random Frances McDormand quote

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It is impossible to maintain one's composure in this situation.

We five women were fortunate to have the choice, not just the opportunity but the choice, to play such rich, complex female characters.

I encourage writers and directors to keep these really interesting female roles coming — and while you're at it you can throw in a few for the men as well.

We are a bunch of hooligans and anarchists but we do clean up nice.

And now I want to get some perspective.

I don't show up all the time. I only show up when I can and when I want to, but I was there at the Golden Globes and it's almost like there was an arc that started there. It doesn't end here.

My politics are private, but many of my feminist politics cross over into my professional life.

The New York Times interview (2017)

I present in a way that’s not stereotypical, even if I’m playing a stereotypical role.

The New York Times interview (2017)

There is — has always been available to all — everybody … that does a negotiation on a film, an "inclusion rider" which means that you can ask for and/or demand at least 50 percent diversity in not only the casting, but also the crew.

We’re avant-garde. It doesn’t mean we have to be unhygienic.

The New York Times interview (2017)

I say: "What’s your name?" … I touch them. I look at them. I have a real exchange …

The New York Times interview (2017)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Frances McDormand (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.