Put On Your Clothes and Get to Work
I'm like a fireman, when I go to work, I put on my clothes and get on with the job.
Meryl Streep
American actress and record holder for Oscar nominations.
All moments: Meryl Streep
- You Can't Hide the Truth — Meryl Streep
You can't fake anything anymore - people can sense BS from a mile away.
- People Want to Believe — Meryl Streep
The interesting thing about acting is that people really want to believe you are that character.
- From Cannes: A Long Career Ahead — Meryl Streep
My process hasn't changed over the years. It's all about listening, observing, and finding the truth.
- Exploring Your Own Edges — Meryl Streep
The great thing about acting is that you get to explore different parts of yourself.
- Grateful for a Career — Meryl Streep
I feel very lucky to have a career, and I'm trying to be thoughtful about it.
- Joy: The Best Cosmetic — Meryl Streep
Taking joy in living is a woman's best cosmetic.
- Beauty as Someone Else's Measure — Meryl Streep
It's humbling to imagine someone else's life, someone else's pain. That's my drug.
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