I did not see myself as a leading lady. I thought I was really funny-looking and I would never be the lead, and I certainly would never do film or television. I wanted to do theater. I wanted to be… — Kathy Baker Copy Share Image
I've heard that kind of weird backward compliment often - 'She's so talented, but not pretty.' — Kathy Baker Copy Share
I try to give all my characters a sense of humor, so I guess I feel like I have done comedy, but maybe I'm… — Kathy Baker Copy Share
Relationships are hard regardless! But I think they feed the artist: relationships, children, life, family - it all feeds the artist. Loss. Joy. Sacrifice. — Kathy Baker Copy Share
I've always believed that if you are willing to play your age that you will work, so it's the thing of continuing to play… — Kathy Baker Copy Share
For me, the acting part - and I have to say it makes me a little worried about my own psychological make-up - is… — Kathy Baker Copy Share
I did not see myself as a leading lady. I thought I was really funny-looking and I would never be the lead, and I… — Kathy Baker Copy Share
I used to wish I would be a painter or a violinist, where maybe I wouldn't need to travel as much. Or maybe if… — Kathy Baker Copy Share
The Quaker upbringing was not strict, but it was frugal. Extremely frugal. One was always encouraged to give away one's worldly goods. — Kathy Baker Copy Share
Some of the greater things are unseen. That's why you close your eyes when you kiss, cry, or dream. — Kathy Baker Copy Share
I love to do comedy, and I don't think of things as drama or comedy. I think that if it's a funny line, it's… — Kathy Baker Copy Share
When you're younger, the mental strain of being a successful actor, jumping from role to role, and trying to have some kind of personal… — Kathy Baker Copy Share
There's different kinds of love, darling. Some people you love no matter what, and others you love when the situation is right. To me,… — Kathy Baker Copy Share
I worry about my face not having expression. I've never been known for glamour, so it's probably easier for me than it is for… — Kathy Baker Copy Share
I heard Tony Bennett say that when you're a big deal early on, you have to maintain that level forever, and it's very scary.… — Kathy Baker Copy Share
I want to be the only American actress who doesn't do any plastic surgery or anything. I think older faces are great. — Kathy Baker Copy Share
