Allison Janney Quotes


Allison Janney

I can access emotions very easily.

I have the power of my height. Growing up, it was a total drawback. There was nothing good about it at all.

Great drama is all about conflict, and what`s a better conflict than Republican-Democrat?

(on staying sane and happy) "Dogs tether you to the earth in some really good way. And exercise, of course. And martinis. And sexy high heels. That`s it. Good work, a nice pair of heels, a martini, a dog and a man - not necessarily in that order." - as quoted in the magazine Living Fit

It is a very difficult job, being the servant of two masters.

One out of forty American men wears women`s clothing. We`ve had more than forty presidents. One of these guys has been dancing around the Oval Office in a prom dress.

I am lucky enough to have Aaron Sorkin write what I have to say.

I`d like to make really important movies, like American Beauty. I was really proud to be a part of that movie.

I can tell when men are threatened by my height.

Everyone couldn`t be happier and more terrified.

I hate auditioning so much. I like people who go, `You know what? Allison can do this.`

(On her height) "Years ago, one casting agent told me that the only roles I could play were lesbians and aliens."

Listen, I`m an actor. I can make anyone believe anything. I don`t have to know what the hell I`m talking about.

An agent said he didn`t know what to do with me, I wouldn`t be able to play any parts but lesbians and aliens.

If I could stomach the awful part of being a veterinarian, which involves sticking your hand up animals` behinds, I would be a vet.

I like people trying to do two things at once.

Someone said I wasn`t attractive enough. People say those things, but they make you stronger. Then you can win an Emmy and think, ha, ha, ha.

Most Republicans call the show `The Left Wing.`

I`m afraid of flying.

I grew up with brothers. I love men. Of course it`s hard to be a woman in a man`s world.

It`s a great way to start the day, hearing you`ve been nominated for an Emmy. It`s just thrilling.






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Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
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