Kristin Bauer van Straten

I was collecting Barbies. I know... embarrassing. I sold them all on eBay, and traded them for vintage dishes. So I've collected…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

I have more things going on right now than I can actually do without the invention of a cloning device. It is…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

Loss makes me feel vulnerable. I've had my share, less than so many though, but enough to feel empathy. It's tough and…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

One of my main techniques for acting is I try to know almost nothing beyond the words that I have to say,…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

I'm focusing on quality versus quantity - a nicer tee-shirt with organic cotton and buying just one or two instead of five…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

The loss of free will I find unacceptable - what most of us refer to as rights.

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

I can tell you what I am working on, which is being more cognizant of my actions and how they affect others,…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

As an actor, you can't play big, huge things. But, what you can play is love for your father and caring for…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

I have more things going on right now than I can actually do without the invention of a cloning device. It is…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

I am no longer able to be anonymous.

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

I, personally, like to get dressed and then do my makeup and hair in about five minutes.

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

I went to school for fine art. I'm a decent housepainter, but I'm a really good fine art painter.

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

One lesson I got from Gandhi, 'Be the change you want to see,' haunts me. I just feel like I can't keep…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

I have discovered that I cannot ignore the infliction of suffering - especially for my convenience or pleasure! It's as if a…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

I really don't want to hurt others for my benefit.

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

That evidence of the spirit of life is what makes me get out of bed in the morning.

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

I was a maid, so cleaning toilets wasn't my favorite thing, but honestly, standing outside all day in the cold was worse.

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

Art and the triumph of the human spirit - the two combined thrill me.

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

Unless you're a serial killer, you're worried about being liked by somebody.

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

What I would hope to do is painting, because I don't think I'm qualified for anything else. My last job would be…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

I would give a lot to actually be able to glamour China into not wanting ivory. I can't even tell you how…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

I have to remember to not criticize other networks for other shows when I'm doing interviews because some day I'm going to…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

I've been married for four years, and I'm still finding out things about my husband.

— Kristin Bauer van Straten

Art and the triumph of the human spirit - the two combined thrill me. It's the "Braveheart" moment, the stuff Joseph Campbell…

— Kristin Bauer van Straten