You can't just play crazy. It makes you push yourself to stay in the realm of reality. And when you do that, it's a lot funnier. That's my favorite, when you think it's a real strange person and not just… — Melissa McCarthy Copy Share Image
In terms of threshold, as long as it's based in reality, you can go pretty far, as long as you buy that it's really… — Melissa McCarthy Copy Share Image
Sometimes I wish I were just magically a size 6 and I never had to give it a single thought. — Melissa McCarthy Copy Share Image
I went to school for clothing and textiles and thought this is what I was going to do. Then I started working in costumes… — Melissa McCarthy Copy Share Image
I think if anyone tells you the odds are slim, just keep walking. Just do whatever the hell you want to do, because they… — Melissa McCarthy Copy Share Image
I think the reason I'm an actress is because I love playing kind of a more extreme people. — Melissa McCarthy Copy Share Image
To me, having 500 rolls of fabric around is the most calming thing in the world. I think it's what football is to some guys. — Melissa McCarthy Copy Share Image
Part of being young is you thinking that gaining 6 lbs. Is the end of the world — Melissa McCarthy Copy Share Image
I've been every size in the world. Parts of my 20s, I was in great shape, but I didn't appreciate it. If I was… — Melissa McCarthy Copy Share Image
As a teenager I went all Goth, but I wasn't mopey enough. I would pretend to be, but I'd end up making people laugh. — Melissa McCarthy Copy Share Image
Even when someone gets to looking like she should be so proud of herself, instead she's like, 'I could be another three pounds less;… — Melissa McCarthy Copy Share Image
