Sharon Gless

“I'm not a political person. I'm a person who is about the human condition.”

“I think humor is a great protector, and you can't get hurt if you're laughing.”

“The roles for women in television are better than they are for women in film.”

“I always wanted to be an actress. I was one of those lucky people who knew what they wanted to do.”

“It’s not what you are in this life, it’s what you do.”

“I'm a character actress. That's what I love to do.”

“There's a reason that we have a choice of who we are. It's a choice you make.”

“The thing that makes a great actor is a great role.”

“I have always been a feminist.”

“I've never been a B-girl. I'm not a B-actress.”

“I am a working actress. I will always be a working actress.”

“Age is a state of mind. You're as old as you think you are.”

“The joy of acting is to be able to change and be different people.”

“I'm not interested in playing the victim.”