16 Quotes by Valerie Azlynn

Do not let yourself get in your own way. Don't judge yourself and knock yourself down. There is enough of that out there already. Remember: you are an artist, and you bring something special to this craft. Take in notes and criticism, but don't let them define you. Don't try to become a watered down version of yourself.

I love the Warner Brothers lot. There is so much history there. They've done such a smart thing. They have signs outside of each stage which tell you what movies and TV shows were shot inside. So cool... you can almost feel the ghosts of actors past.

I love watching old sitcoms. It's very inspiring to watch 'Mary Tyler Moore' and 'Golden Girls.' I have watched them over and over again for years.

There's something really cool about TV. TV, you get the luxury of having the same people around. It is such a blessing when you get a TV job. You really have a chance to get to make, like, work friends. I think TV is one of the few mediums where I've had the opportunity to get to know my crew members.

I love a man with stubble. It's very sexy.

If I could kidnap Bryan Doyle-Murray and force him to be in my family, I would. I love him; I really do.

My idol is Bea Arthur. I really tried to follow her example. She is one of my comedy 'she-roes.'

I started in high school and regional theater. Anything that came into town, I wanted to be involved in, because I just wanted to learn.

I would recommend going out for more independent films. You can get bigger roles and really work your acting chops and build a reel.