The ultimate idea of rags-to-riches success in America is the Hollywood movie star.

- Marin Ireland

It's such a luxury as an actor to think of your career as something you're choosing for yourself, because so much of the time as an actor you're just…

- Marin Ireland

Usually, I end up being the frumpy or mentally challenged or in 'Reasons to Be Pretty', regular. Or a weirdo. I play a lot of weirdos.

- Marin Ireland

My favorite thing to hear from people is, 'I left the theater and couldn't stop thinking about it.' You want your work to have an impact after they l…

- Marin Ireland

As actors, you like to think about the luxury of having choices in your career, but for the most part you kind of take whatever comes your way and ho…

- Marin Ireland

I've been really lucky because when I go out to L.A. it's for a job, not to look for a job. That's the way I like L.A. most - when I already have a j…

- Marin Ireland

I have a really hard time watching gory stuff and horror movies. I have said no to some horror movie things. I wouldn't rule it out; I could probably…

- Marin Ireland

The thing I respond to the most is just great writing, interesting characters. I like to think that there is something fun about playing a character …

- Marin Ireland

When you're trying to look pretty, it's a lot easier to compare you to other people. I always felt intimidated in pilot season trying to audition for…

- Marin Ireland