Mary Steenburgen

“I love to work. I love to be a part of a story. I love to be a part of a group of people who are all trying to make the best possible film.”

“The older you get, the more you have to be able to laugh at yourself.”

“I don't think you can be a good actor if you're not a good listener.”

“I think you have to be willing to be a fool to be an artist.”

“Laughter is the closest distance between two people.”

“For me, there is nothing better than loving and being loved.”

“Life is not a dress rehearsal.”

“I think that one of the things that is so important is to be with a person that you respect.”

“I think what's important for kids to know is that your decisions here on earth matter, your behavior matters and how you treat other people matters.”

“I have a big appetite for life.”

“I'm an eternal optimist. I'm a big believer in love.”