Virginia Madsen

“My brother is one of my true heroes. Steady and sober where I am impulsive and emotional.”

“You learn how to be a better person by being a better actor.”

“I don't think there's any room for fear in acting. You have to be fearless.”

“I'm not a person who has a lot of regrets. I'm a person who has a lot of gratitude.”

“I love that 'Sideways' is a film about two middle-aged men. It's not a kid's movie.”

“I've always been a character actress, and that's what I am. I'm not a leading lady. I'm not a glamorous movie star.”

“Horror films have always been a part of my life. I love them.”

“I like the process of acting, simply because I like to play make-believe. But I also like the process of being with people.”

“I was never the girl next door. I was the girl from the other side of the tracks.”

“I think the sexiest thing on anybody is a smile.”

“I feel very comfortable with my own body. I'm not a person who is constantly trying to be a different size.”

“I have the same problem as many other women. I'm not a size 0.”