You do a James Bond film, you’re being part of an anachronism, a tradition.

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The quote suggests that being part of a James Bond film is like being part of something that is outdated or old-fashioned. It's a tradition that has been around for a long time. Even though the movies are still popular, they are a bit behind the times.

About Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver is a British-American actress known for her breakout role in the 1995 film Circle of Friends. She has starred in a variety of films, TV shows, and has also pursued a music career, releasing three solo albums. Minnie Driver has been nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy for her acting work.

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In some movies you feel like you’re a very small part of a huge machine. Whereas in the theater you can have a very small part, but you can still feel the weight and the gravity of it. Given the nature of theater, it’s a more concentrated and quiet experience.

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)

I swear to God, I would marry the first person who asked me, just because it seems so completely impossible that anyone would ask.

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)

I can set up shop anywhere. I’ve got my oils, I’ve got my yoga mat and I’m good to go. I must know good yoga classes in about 25 cities on this planet.

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)

You can never be guaranteed good roles because of an award, but I think your profile and net worth as a performer has to do with awards, unfortunately.

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)

Singing is my dream and, while it may have not been a commercial success, critically I was thrilled with the reception my first album got.

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)

I really fancy Harrison Ford. I’ve got to say I think he’s really divine. He’s, like, an older man, I guess, although he’s not really that old, obviously. I don’t want to offend him.

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)

You do a James Bond film, you’re being part of an anachronism, a tradition.

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)

I like the theater enormously, but I truly love films – the whole bizarre, boring process that it can be.

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)

But I love filmmaking – I’m not ashamed of that. You’re sort of vilified if you say that in England.

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)

Celebrity is a weird appendage, which is useless unless you do something with it.

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)

Anyone who has that weird volition to become an actor probably has a weird volition to do lots of other creative things – to write, to play music, to paint, to cook.

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)

I was equally in love with singing and acting from an early age.

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)

Last year my boyfriend gave me a painting – a very personal one. I really prefer personal gifts or ones made by someone for me. Except diamonds. That’s the exception to the rule.

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)

People go ‘You look a lot like Minnie Driver.’ Once I said, ‘Thanks, Minnie is a great actress.’ But, it blew up in my face. This person said, ‘Nah, didn’t like the last movie she did.’

Minnie Driver

British-American actress (born 1970)