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Olympia Dukakis
13 quotes
“Growing up I was always feeling like an outsider, being Greek in communities that were not very ethnic. I felt like an outsider in the Greek community, too, because women were expected to behave and socialize in a certain way, and I didn't. Also being an actor I felt like an outsider, because not many Greek American women were actors then. But once you realize that you are an outsider, there can be a freedom in that. You can find your own way.”
Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Olympia speak about growing up in 2007.”
Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I believe that in the theater you really can't do anything that doesn't have some political consequence. My work has been about finding my own voice and a way to express myself.”
Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Olympia speak on her project in 2007.
“If you are convinced this is what you want to do, don't be afraid, go forward. You have to know what you want and go for it. Don't let the money be an issue. You can always pay your bills if you're willing to work.”
Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Olympia advice young people in 2007.
“Critics were surprised that I was convincing as the southern Clarey in Steel Magnolias. The bias is still there but not as much.”
Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Olympia talk about change of name in 2008.
“I really enjoy that sort of exploration in a community of people. That's what I really like. All those people come, and sit together, and then we all go through this experience, and some aspect of our humanity is touched.”
Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Olympia share experience on new play with theater-goers in 2009.
“It is hard. And as you get older it's harder. Not to do the work, that's not the frustrating part. What's hard is raising the money, building the board, staying abreast of the current things that are happening that want to sabotage and submerge you.”
Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Olympia speak on trials in building theatre company in 2009.
“Because now I am a grandmother, and I love it. It's like a free ride. Your kids are doing all the worrying, and scrambling. Children and grandchildren can make you really happy. You walk in the room and there is like a glow. I often think about how fortunate we are as a family.”
Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Olympia talk about being a grandmother in 2009.
“You know when you get to my age, it's nice to be intact. Physically surviving is important.”
Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Olympia talk about surviving in 2009.
“I feel the audience is very much there, It’s a big thing — to let an audience in, let them affect and move you.”
Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Olympia speak on the role of audience in her performance on stage in 2012.
“I don’t know, you get old enough and your hair gets white and somebody notices and they give you a star.”
Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Olympia talk about recognition in 2012.
“This is not a humiliating experience. This is not a humiliating experience.”
Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Olympia describe how she show up at auditions in 2015.
“It took my family a long time to realize that something was wrong. My brother and I were in complete denial; we loved our mother so much and we didn’t want to admit that her health was deteriorating.”
Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Olympia share her family’s alzheimer’s journey in 2020.