17+ Laurie Metcalf Quotes On Education, Family And Office

Laurie Metcalf is an American actress best known for her role as Jackie Harris on the ABC sitcom Roseanne. She has also appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including Desperately Seeking Susan, The Big Bang Theory, and Toy Story. She won three Emmy Awards for her performance on Roseanne and has been nominated for numerous other awards throughout her career. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Laurie Metcalf on life, education, love.

My profession is about as far away from growing up in southern Illinois as you can get. — Laurie Metcalf

When I go to see something I'm in, or my friends are in, it's like a home movie. When I just go to the movies and don't know anyone in it, then it's a real movie. — Laurie Metcalf

I work just as hard and have just as much fun whether in a 50-seat house or in a 1000-seat house. It's a luxury to be in a tiny space every once in a while and a rush to be on a giant stage every once in a while. — Laurie Metcalf

I like to play a wide range of characters. The more they're unlike me, the better I like it. — Laurie Metcalf

I don't like working in front of a camera. — Laurie Metcalf

I'm hideously shy as myself but on stage I can run around naked and bite the heads off fish. — Laurie Metcalf

Theater opened up a whole new world for me. It was a freedom I'd never known before. — Laurie Metcalf

I've loved every minute of every hour I've spent doing theatre. — Laurie Metcalf

Really, I'll go anywhere at any time to continue working in theater - it's a passion that I'm thankful I still have. It keeps me creative and on my toes and meeting great people. I can't imagine a better way of working than on a play. — Laurie Metcalf

I almost never give interviews. It's not because I want to play hard to get. It's just that I never seem to have anything interesting to say. — Laurie Metcalf

I've been directed by other actors, and being an actor doesn't make you a good director. — Laurie Metcalf

I was too practical to major in theater. Acting - what was I going to do with acting? There was no future in it. — Laurie Metcalf

Every part I get, I just think I'm so lucky. They're so hard to get, you know. — Laurie Metcalf

When one thing ends, you put it away and start from scratch on the next thing. — Laurie Metcalf

I'm happy whenever I'm in a rehearsal room. I've always gotten all my energy and creativity in there. — Laurie Metcalf

I was an office secretary for a long time. A good secretary. — Laurie Metcalf

Onstage I'm the one in control - I'm not at the mercy of how an editor chooses to put the scene together later. I can do things onstage that I would never do in real life. It's very freeing. — Laurie Metcalf

Life Lessons by Laurie Metcalf

1. Laurie Metcalf's work has taught us to never give up on our dreams, no matter how hard the journey may be.
2. She has also shown us that hard work and dedication can lead to great success.
3. Finally, her performances have demonstrated the power of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.