"I am very much in love with no one in particular."
About Ezra Miller
Ezra Miller is a multifaceted American actor and activist, recognized for their compelling performances in films like 'Fantastic Beasts' and 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'. Their work transcends traditional boundaries, often exploring themes of identity and authenticity. Miller's quotes reveal a deep commitment to self-expression and the importance of embracing one's truth. For instance, their assertion that 'I think it’s important to be honest' speaks to the core of their philosophy, advocating for transparency in a world often filled with pretense. This perspective challenges societal norms, particularly regarding gender and identity, as Miller frequently embodies characters that defy conventional expectations. Their impact extends beyond the screen, as they actively support LGBTQ+ rights, using their platform to foster dialogue around acceptance and understanding. In a landscape where authenticity is often compromised, Miller's insights resonate deeply, encouraging individuals to embrace their true selves and navigate the complexities of modern identity.
Quote collection
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"I am very much in love with no one in particular."
"We’re not living in an age of no hope. We are living in the age of choice, which is much scarier. It means that what we do every day matters, which is always a bummer for humans. But it’s a great thing and it’s inspirational and we need to remember that. We have a long way to go and not a long time to get there."
"There's no true value placed in learning, if the point of you learning something is to simply know it for a test, to get a grade, to go to the good school."
"I'd like to make as much art as I possibly can before I die, so I'm working on a few things."
"Acting and making art is just something I love to do, and I love to tell stories that feel important, honest and necessary. It's not about me. It's about being part of something."
"Everybody feels like an outcast because the world is so large and every fingerprint is so vastly different from one another, and yet we have these standards and beliefs, and dogmatic systems of judgment and ranking, in almost all the societies of the world."
"Getting socially outcast can be the best and most informative thing that can ever happen to you because you have to learn who you are separate from the pack."
"Every teenager deals in his or her own sexuality and has to face it and figure out how it can coincide with the rest of their lives in a healthy manner. And try to navigate it in our modern society, which is wrought with stigma and taboo and repression, and sort of as a result, these inner monsters that some teenagers really struggle with."
"It's an amazing thing to be able to fall into the world of your childhood fantasy."
"I’ve had many, you know, happy ending sleepovers’in my early youth — my period of exploration. I think that’s essential. Anyone who hasn’t had a gay moment is probably trying to avoid some confrontation with a reality in their life."
"I feel like a sickness and dystrophy is growing in people, like people are getting sicker, something about our society, something about our psychological structures. We’re not whole."
"If one took a role with the intention of, "I'll show them what I can do!," then it's not going to be good because the ego is going to just block everything."
"My goal beyond being an actor, is just being an open channel."
"Housing Works is the coolest thrift store in the world, because not only are they the best thrift store - they're not the most thrifty thrift store - but they have amazing stuff and all of their proceeds go directly to kids, mostly homeless kids, living with AIDS and HIV in New York, in the metropolitan area."
"I always thought it would be really, really cool to play Edgar Allan Poe, because when I was a kid, he was one of the authors who really blew my mind open to all sorts of weird dark and twisted places."
"I always was very interested in intellect and the massive world of knowledge out there, but in terms of being a kid who wanted to be treated as an equal, school is not the place."
"I shop only at thrift stores and vintage stores. In New York, I like a place called Star Struck, and a place called The Family Jewels."
"I think a lot of people are projecting their own troubles and fears concerning sexuality onto those around them, and it does result in the perpetuation of a lot of hateful notions. As long as I can remember, I've felt really horrified watching those dynamics play out."
"I'm super-popular, so I had to pretend to be a loser, which was super-hard."
"I guess the big thing is that I don't buy anything first-hand. It's a personal policy I have for all sorts of reasons. If you research to the textile industry yourself, you'll know why. I came to it personally."