JoBeth Williams

“I've always had a real love of scary movies. I like the suspense and the thrills.”

“I think every actor should go back to the theater. It's a great experience.”

“Acting is a way of understanding myself and the world.”

“I just wanted to be a working actor. That was my only goal.”

“You have to have a passion for this business, because it's a tough business.”

“I think horror films are fascinating because they deal with our primal fears.”

“Directing is another way of telling a story. You have more control, which is both daunting and exciting.”

“The Big Chill was a very personal film for all of us. We all felt like we were part of a family.”

“The Poltergeist experience was a really interesting one, a very intense one.”

“I think there's a certain elegance in sticking to a story and not trying to over-tell it.”

“I've been very lucky. I've had a long career.”

“I love doing comedy. It's the most challenging thing, but it's also the most rewarding.”

“You just have to be open to the possibilities. I think that's the key to longevity.”

“As an actor, you're always looking for a role that's going to stretch you.”