Glenn Close is a American actress and singer. She I’d regarded as one of the greatest actresses in her time. She has received several accolades and us recorded as one of the most influential people in the world.
She is also very vocal on issues concerning women’s right, gay marriage and mental health. Here are some if her quotes that will inspire you.
Inspiring Glenn Close Quotes
“All great art comes from a sense of outrage.” — Glenn Close
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, more unashamed conversation.” — Glenn Close
“It is an odd paradox that a society, which can now speak openly and unabashedly about topics that were once unspeakable, still remains largely silent when it comes to mental illness” — Glenn Close
“We have to be vulnerable as actors, but we have to protect ourselves.”
— Glenn Close
“All your life you think 60 is ancient, and all of a sudden you find you’re 60 and you don’t really feel that different. I feel stronger and more engaged. This is the best time of my life.” — Glenn Close
“I am extremely shy. I am not happy in crowds of people.” — Glenn Close
“A huge part of real love is constant forgiveness.” — Glenn Close
“There’s something about a catharsis that is very important.” — Glenn Close
“It’s not good to be in a situation where people don’t want to direct you or don’t want to question something.” — Glenn Close
“I’ve been sacrificing my life for my work for 30 years, and now I want it the other way around. I want to find work that fits into my life and that would be based here.” — Glenn Close
“Be aware of your inner voice and follow it, even though most of the time it will tell you the most uncomfortable path to choose.” — Glenn Close
“It is very difficult for girls. They’re told to look one way, but to act another way.” — Glenn Close
“When I hear that somebody’s difficult, I think, Oh, I can’t wait to work with them.”
— Glenn Close
“It puts you in a kind of a strange situation where everybody is looking at every little thing you do.” — Glenn Close
“I think the diva is kind of a cliche. My definition of a diva is somebody whose talent does not match what they’re trying to play, so all this temperament comes out.” — Glenn Close
“I’ve distilled everything to one simple principle: win or die!” — Glenn Close
“I get bored talking about myself, but I can talk about the work.” — Glenn Close
“You have to love the characters you play, even if no one else does.”
— Glenn Close
“The best thing I have is the knife from Fatal Attraction. I hung it in my kitchen. It’s my way of saying, Don’t mess with me.” — Glenn Close
“Your perspective is unique, it is important and it counts” — Glenn Close
“I had a great time on The Shield. From working on it I have a totally different view of law enforcement.” — Glenn Close
