Writing so that I can act became a way of having not more control over my future but not having to wait for permission. You can choose yourself. Hmm,…

- Brit Marling

Life is beautiful because it doesn't last.

- Brit Marling

I always feel like the editing room is like coming into the kitchen. What kind of a meal do you make from there? It can be anything.

- Brit Marling

I'm really into rocks. I have a really serious rock collection. Rocks and feathers and shells and strange found things in nature. I have a lot of tho…

- Brit Marling

One of the things that's awesome about being an actor is that you get to do stories, live lives and have experiences that you never could have even c…

- Brit Marling

Eventually, if you're the train that's leaving the station, people will race to catch up with you. I think that's one of the things I've figured out.…

- Brit Marling

I feel like I'm a much better person when I'm developing my imagination and my innocence and my vulnerability. I like that version of me better than …

- Brit Marling

If you play it safe every time, then you're missing the best part of acting. You haven't learned anything about your humanity.

- Brit Marling

Nothing seemed as scary as waking up at 40 and realizing that I had not lived a very courageous life.

- Brit Marling