32 Quotes by Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Plaza is an American actress and comedian who is best known for her deadpan and sarcastic humor. She rose to fame for her role as April Ludgate on the hit television series "Parks and Recreation" and has since appeared in a number of films and television shows, including "Safety Not Guaranteed," "Legion," and "Black Bear." Plaza's unique comedic style and charismatic presence have earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. She is also an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken publicly about her own struggles with anxiety and depression. (Bio)
Aubrey Plaza Quotes
Make all your decisions based on how hilarious it would be if you did it. (Meaning)
If you feel like a weirdo, it's okay because weirdos rule the world.
I'm too awkward to date, I think. I'm kind of all or nothing, you know? Either put a baby inside of me or leave me alone.
It's weird, huh? It's like the minute you kinda give up control you just know what to do without doing anything.
I always want to keep growing and keep surprising people, and showing them different parts of me.
I think being on a TV show is amazing but also, people get kind of used to seeing you a certain way and so it becomes a challenge to break free from that in a way.
I don't let myself 'surf' on the Web, or I would probably drown.
My grandfather came over from Puerto Rico and raised his kids speaking English so that it would be easier for them to assimilate.
If I have the option, I always read the paper or a book or something I can touch and destroy in my own hands.
The only pressure comes form myself. I put pressure on myself at first just because I was intimidated. When I made Amy Poehler laugh, it was a big thing for me. She's been one of my role models since high school, because she started UCB, which is what I wanted to do since high school.
I do have magical powers, I try to use them for good and not evil, but I can pretty much make anyone do whatever I want them to do, if they're within range.
My mom's Puerto Rican. That's why I'm so lively and colorful.
My people would love it if I smiled more, if I was more 'approachable.'
I want people to like me but not at my expense.
I'm totally an anxious mess all the time. There's a constant dialogue going on in my brain, and it's just reminding me of all the failures that I have had, and all of the things I need to do, and all of the things I'm not doing good enough.
When I'm on the couch, I usually have the TV on and my MacBook Air nearby. And sometimes, when my ADD is really kicking in, I have my iPad too. And my iPhone. And a magazine that I haven't gotten to. And a book under the pillow to my left.
I just want to keep finding special characters that I feel like I can bring to life and characters that are real and not superficial.
I'm going to create my own opportunities. If I can't find the roles I want, I'll just make them.
Tina Fey is one of my heroes.
It would be hilarious if I worked in a bowling alley.
I get really weird when I'm not working. I have to keep working.
I sold my soul to the devil. I'd like to thank the devil.
I realized two things from an early age - I was insane and had some kind of comedic thing going on. My brain was wired to think about things in terms of how funny they were.
I'm not a super emotional person, so that's one reason I love acting - it makes me deal with myself in that kind of way.
I've felt depressed many times in my life, so I can draw on those times in my life when I need to.
There's no photo-shoot academy. If there was, I'd probably be kicked out. (Meaning)
I definitely can relate to being down and closed-off at certain times in my life.
It's such a thing now, people making fun of other people on the Internet.
I mean, sometimes I hate interviews because I always feel like I sound stupid.
I love great acting, as nerdy as that sounds.
I'm UCB trained - I came up learning about game, which is a really big part of the Upright Citizens Brigade theater. They teach you about game, and game in a scene is what makes the scene funny. And oftentimes, it's the character - this is really improv dorky stuff.
I'm not, like, Daniel Day Lewis. Yet. I will get there!
― Aubrey Plaza Quotes
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