Most of the auditions I went on, I passe... by Shannyn Sossamon

actress Musician model Knight Wristcutters

Most of the auditions I went on, I passed up the projects because I just wasn't interested. When I read A Knight's Tale, that was that. I knew I wanted to do this movie.

- Shannyn Sossamon

Other quotes by Shannyn Sossamon

Favors

It's become like an urban myth. I don't know her. I don't know anybody she knows. I was standing there at the party by myself for an hour and then I left. Once I got those auditions, I worked really hard. Nobody did me any favors.

- Shannyn Sossamon

Want People

But I'm trying not to be cynical - I don't want to be one of those people who has a cool opportunity and blows it. It's really amazing what's happening to me.

- Shannyn Sossamon

Film

I'm a film doll. But I'm enjoying it. So I'm gonna keep doing it.

- Shannyn Sossamon

American

Less Than Zero and American Psycho were both really different, so I was just like, Okay, he's just really doesn't have anything pleasant to say, you know? But I get it. I get at least why it's difficult and what he's really doing.

- Shannyn Sossamon

Someone pays me a hundred bucks every Tuesday to DJ. I don't think I'll ever give that up.

- Shannyn Sossamon

Content Life

I was always interested in doing it, but I was so content with my life that I didn't really go after it.

- Shannyn Sossamon

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