“People say that one of the most important things about being an actor ...” — Jess Weixler Quote

“People say that one of the most important things about being an actor is to have thick skin, but I don't think that's it. Because you can't just walk around being tough, you have to be able to be vulnerable to do this. So really, it's about not being defensive.”

“In L.A., I like to surf. I went through a phase - I was surfing four days a week. I'm still not good at it; I still spend most of my time falling.”

“In movies, you get to explore parts of yourself that in real life, people shy away from, like looking stupid or embarrassing yourself or getting too angry, anything inappropriate. As an actor, you walk into those moments.”

“With fandom, people are sensitive, and sometimes defensive, about their experiences.”

“Often there is a wall between the journalist and the star because there is usually not much time to get to know a person, and the star is always asked the same questions, and may be defensive.”

“You can teach defensive wizardry, but you need the talent to go with it. You have to be born with that natural defensive radar.”