Hayley Atwell Quotes

Because I trained in theater, I always leave a film shoot feeling like I haven't done anything, like I just sat in front of the camera and whispered, essentially.

Hayley Atwell

• Film
• Theatre
• Camera

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• Because I trained in theater, I always leave a film shoot feeling like I haven't done anything, like I just sat in front of the camera and whispered, essentially.

  

  Hayley Atwell
  • Film
  • Theatre
  • Camera