Ruta Gedmintas Quotes

I'm always surprised when actors say they don't like sex scenes. It's like a freebie. It's fun to make out with someone. So yes, thumbs up on that.

I think all movie love scenes are hard because you can't truly be as intimate as you would be with anyone you're truly with, and everyone's watching you.

It's different when you're an actor and playing a part, but when it's just you, you feel immensely vulnerable have strangers prodding and prying.

I've always been very comfortable in a set environment. All the collaborating going on, seeing how actors work - it all excites me.

I happen to know there is nothing sexy or romantic about love scenes. They are just awful to do.

I don't like knowing about other people's feelings. There is nothing more embarrassing. Just as when you play cards and you see your opponent's hand. You are sure to lose.

It's always a little nerve-wracking to do a love scene, more than anything because it's just awkward.

I don't like kissing on camera. It's bad enough to be caught kissing by your parents. But when you have a whole crew watching you, it's a little weird.

As an actor, I love the feeling of being on set and the camaraderie of working on something together.

Kissing onscreen is very awkward because you have to worry about angles and you have to worry about where the camera is and you have to remember where your head was in this moment.

My ex-boyfriend didn't hear me fart once, and we were together six years. I hated the thought of grossing him out, so I think some things should be left to do privately.

Generally, you kiss in a closed room but on a film set you have to do it in front of so many people.

In 'Queer as Folk,' we had three or four sex scenes in every episode, so I got used to doing that very early on. Those kinds of scenes can be challenging. They take a bit of time, and everyone's a bit nervous.

Oftentimes you walk on set and then suddenly you're in bed with someone who you've never met before.

For anyone that has ever done a sex scene, it takes on the feeling of learning a ridiculous dance, like the electric slide. It's not a sexy experience.

Anytime you have to get intimate on camera, it's always a little interesting. You have to trick your brain almost, so that you don't get stage fright or get too much in your head where you're super uncomfortable.

The first time I ever went on set was during 'Fiza' when I was in Class X.

Being on set is just a unique and surreal experience, and it's one I always dreamed about having. And then I had it.

Being on a set for the first time is in general an overwhelming experience, and coming into 'Sharp Objects' was already nerve-wracking enough with the cast - it's just such a talented group of people and it'd be kind of strange if you weren't nervous.

Intimate scenes are always super awkward - and that is the truth. I know everybody says it, but it really is true.

Believe it or not, I always found intimate scenes hard to do.

I had so much fun filming 'Starstruck.' It was an amazing experience, and I bonded right away with Sterling Knight, so we had loads of fun together!

The thing is, I'm used to handshakes. Every time someone comes for a hug, I'm very confused. I'm told that I give out the worst hugs, too.

I don't like opening up in front of everyone.

I think acting is magic. If I tell you all about myself it will spoil it.