Alia Shawkat

“I'm very much a part of the indie film community, and I've always been drawn to that kind of storytelling.”

“I was always a little bit of a tomboy. I was always the girl in the tree.”

“I think 'Arrested Development' is a show that will be remembered for a long time.”

“I'm not a big 'cry on the shoulder' person. I'm very introverted when it comes to my own stuff.”

“I think being an artist is about being honest and expressing your vulnerability.”

“It's a very strange thing to be a child actor.”

“I'm drawn to characters who are flawed and complicated.”

“I think humor is a great way to deal with pain.”

“I've never been interested in being a 'movie star.' I'm interested in being an actor.”

“The more you do, the more you realize what you're good at and what you're not.”

“I feel like I've been able to grow up with my characters.”

“Being able to write and create your own work is a really powerful thing.”

“I think representation is incredibly important, in all forms.”

“Collaboration is one of the best parts of making art.”

“I try to stay true to myself and my own instincts.”