Quotes from Andrea Jeremiah

As for direction, I definitely do not have the patience or the resilience to make a film. Directing a film is very, very hard.

I still remember the moment I signed 'Viswaroopam.' And I will never forget it.

After my experience working with Kamal Haasan sir, the 'Aval' team was the most professional and well-planned group I've come across. They were so meticulous that I completed my portions in just 22 days!

I have always been open about the way I live my life, because hiding skeletons in the closet and presenting a picture-perfect image is not my style.

Performing was always my thing, so when I act with another co-actor, perhaps that is why I never feel intimidated.

I am not supposed to reveal much about my role in 'Thiruppangal.' But I can say that I am playing a journalist. It is a beautiful story, and I have got a meaty role to play. Sharadha Narayanan is shaping up the movie in an interesting manner.

When I was a youngster, I and people like us, who are educated and progressive-minded, did not take interest in politics. But then I realised that half of the parliament is being run by politicians with criminal records.

I'm the type who minds my own business and am not keen on giving interviews on my mom's birthday, or my dog's birthday.

I am not a method actor. I would call myself a spontaneous actor.

I am very much available for singing. There's a misconception that I am too busy with my acting ventures, but, I think, I can manage both.

I was almost on the verge of studying medicine. But then, I realised I would have to give up singing. That is when it dawned on me that I could have a career in music.

I have decided to take on substantial roles. I'm even ready to take on roles which give prominence to glamour; I have absolutely no qualms in doing so.

'Taramani' was a very emotionally draining film for me.