Shelley Conn Quotes

I think 'Mistresses' is so successful because it's a mixture of intriguing storylines with lots of twists and it is rooted very strongly in reality and it's really glossy.

- Shelley Conn

People want to be entertained when they watch dramas. 'Mistresses' has a mixture of escapism and reality.

- Shelley Conn

My first job was playing 'Nurse 2' in a film by Ben Elton called 'Maybe Baby,' and the first actors I worked with professionally were Hugh Laurie and Joely Richardson. I was totally star-struck. I got that job on my final day of drama school, so it was a nice bridge into the professional world.

- Shelley Conn

I'll go wherever the work takes me. If something comes along that feels right, the family will come with me.

- Shelley Conn

When I was studying, I was part of a children's entertainment company, and I'd have to dress up as a pirate or fairy and go to corporate parties and entertain the children. I will never, ever do that again. The worst was the demanding children - I've never been so exhausted doing a job as that one.

- Shelley Conn

It's always overwhelming when you get a nice response to something, because you really invest in these projects, and you can't help but really care what other people think.

- Shelley Conn

I had periods when I was out of work, and I still do - I just don't worry about them as much any more.

- Shelley Conn

I think I would struggle with any job if it was purely about effects. Even as a viewer, those aren't the kind of things that interest me.

- Shelley Conn

I think I would struggle with any job if it was purely about effects. Even as a viewer, those aren't the kind of things that interest me. I think ultimately you have to be connected to characters and their relationships. Otherwise, it's not drama to me.

- Shelley Conn