“I am very aware that playwrights, particularly good ones, have a intention for everything they write. Language and punctuation is used specifically, and most of the time actors can find wonderful clues about character in the rhythm and cadence of the language used.”

American actress and director

Laura Leggett Linney is an American actress and director. She is known for work in film, television, and theatre, and has appeared in many acclaimed roles across those fields. She has received four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Her career has also brought three Academy Award nominations, five Tony Award nominations, and a BAFTA nomination, reflecting a body of work recognized across major screen and stage institutions.