42 Quotes by Christine Lahti

And that's why I chose on purpose not to have a death scene. We've seen them in a million movies and it's too much like cranking the tears out. I didn't want that scene.

Sure I faced the troubles and challenges that most actors and actresses face until they get noticed, but I was always confident of myself and my capabilities.

The crossover wasn't happening. TV actors were TV actors, and film and stage actors were a whole different thing. And now there's just a lot of crossover.

Movie makers are now finding roles that are more apt to older actresses. They see the talent and they want to put it to best use.

I also do push-ups when I can, but I normally don't work out my upper body except when I'm lifting my kids, which usually is enough!

I was a gypsy my whole life, until I did this series. For the first time I can stay home. The studio's only 20 minutes from my house.

You know what's weird is that we all parent the way we were parented. Sometimes I find myself saying just the things I hated to hear my mother say.

What was exciting was to really go beneath the surface and see what makes a person insulting, mean and abusive... especially to ones own child.

I used to take my work home with me before I had children. I don't do that now; I do my work and never bring the character home.