Adina Porter Quotes, born March 13, 1971, in New York City, is an American actress renowned for her versatile roles in television and theater. She gained prominence as Lettie Mae Thornton in HBO’s True Blood (2008–2014), Kendra James in The Newsroom (2012–2014), Indra in The CW’s The 100 (2014–2020), and various characters across five seasons of FX’s American Horror Story (2011–present). A SUNY Purchase graduate, Porter won an Obie Award for her 1996 performance in Venus and made her Broadway debut in The Women (2001). These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, posts on X, and public statements—reflect her insights on acting, resilience, identity, and life, capturing her grounded and reflective spirit.
15 Adina Porter Quotes
- “Less is more. You should wear earrings or bracelets, but not both.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “You can so easily be dismissed as a thug or hysterical if you’re a woman if you don’t keep your rage in check.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’m a bit of a wuss. I’ll even watch, like, a Tom Cruise Jack Reacher movie where, I mean, there’s a lot of action, but the violence is no real violence, but I still hide my face because there might be violence.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Growing up, I didn’t know about the Japanese internment camps until I saw a movie of the week as an adult. I remember going, ‘How come that wasn’t covered in history class?’” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Acting in a scene is easy.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “One-liners that must land perfectly in just the right nanosecond can be terrifying.” (Interview, Qouted, n.d.)
- “Monologues are fun.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’m very happy to be a working actor.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’m a mom… and I’m learning this being a parent, sometimes your child can be such a reflection of who you are.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I just kind of trust what the writer’s vision is.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’ve worked in this business long enough that I know people who complain, like, ‘My character does this, and my character does that,’ and I think it’s just ego talking.” (Interview, whatsmyquote.com, n.d.)
- “Just remember, ‘a ship in the harbor is safe but that’s not what ships were built for.’ #The100” (Post on X, @AdinaPorter, 2016-02-18)
- “Just because you’ve gotta play dumb don’t ever let them make you think you is. #UndergroundWGN” (Post on X, @AdinaPorter, 2016-04-21)
- “The sun will still come up tomorrow & no matter what the challenge is, you are strong enough to get through it.” (Post on X, @AdinaPorter, 2016-05-31)
- “Before you speak, ask yourself: Is it kind, is it necessary, is it true? Does it improve the silence?” (Post on X, @AdinaPorter, 2016-06-16)
Adina Porter’s quotes are a soulful mix of practicality, resilience, and wisdom, inspiring you to embrace your craft, stay true to yourself, and navigate life’s challenges with grace. Which quote resonates with you? Share it below and keep Adina’s vibrant legacy alive!
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