Meryl Streep

"I've always believed that you can never be too prepared."

"The work is everything when you love what you do."

"I think intelligence is attractive. It's the most beautiful thing about a person."

"You have to be brave to be an artist."

"I'm interested in all the things people do when they think no one's watching."

"The thing about getting older is that you know yourself better."

"I think what's important is to know why you're making choices."

"I've been very fortunate to work with directors who understand character."

"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change."

"I don't believe in being a victim of circumstance."

"You can learn so much from listening to other people."

"The best gift you can give is your presence."

"I think nostalgia is a necessary function."

"It's impossible to be perfect, and that's wonderful."

"I've never been interested in playing it safe."

"The world is what you make it."

"I think you have to have conviction to do what you do."

"My greatest pleasure is working with talented people."

"I believe in the transformative power of art."

"You have to be willing to be bad to get good."

"The most important thing is to stay curious."

"I've always tried to expand my range as an actor."

"You can't control what happens to you, only how you respond."

"I think honesty in relationships is everything."

"The beauty of acting is that it demands empathy."

"I've learned that wisdom comes from experience, not age."

"It's important to take care of yourself so you can take care of others."

"I believe in second chances and redemption."

"The power of storytelling is immense."

"I think everyone has a story worth telling."