Taryn Manning
Taryn Manning
Taryn Manningis an American actress, singer-songwriter, and fashion designer. Manning made her film debut in the teen drama Crazy/Beautiful, followed by a lead part opposite Britney Spears in Crossroads, which garnered her mainstream attention. She then appeared in 8 Mile, White Oleander, A Lot Like Love, and Hustle & Flow, for which she earned critical acclaim. Manning has also had recurring roles in television on Sons of Anarchy and Hawaii Five-0, as well as a leading part as Tiffany "Pennsatucky"...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth6 November 1978
CityTucson, AZ
CountryUnited States of America
Watching people party is cool, but I don't love watching people get super-duper trashed and annoying. I feel protected behind my booth - away from the madness, but a part of it too.
I like to contribute. Even in my bands, I can't really just be the singer.
I won't even take jobs where you get paid to sit with a group of friends and party. That's never been my vibe.
I DJ very often. I'll probably do it more. I'm not available during the week because of the show but I travel most weekends to DJ. I've been doing it for about six years.
As far as making a living, acting has been much more lucrative. Music's been tough.
I have played some very kind and loving character. I don't know why I'm so good at playing bad. I really don't.
Every time I'm not on a project, I'm writing or in the studio or doing gigs DJing.
I'm pretty hard on myself. Every now and again I'll go on my IMDB or update my resume and I'm like, "man, I've done a lot of work."
There are likable characters in prison. Sometimes the worst criminals are also some of the most charming people.
I'm not a part of any organized practices, but I believe heavily on love and the universe and what you give is what you get.
I meditate twice a day. I chant. I lean more towards Buddhist practices.
I never wanted to stop. I feel like to the day I die I'll play guitar and sing.
I feel the craziest people are sometimes the most intelligent.
We wanted to write a whole song about partying and then taking Yellow Cabs home. That's the weirdest topic we've ever thought of centering a song around.