7 Kathy Baker Quotes for You to Enjoy

Kathy Baker

American Actress

Born: Jun 8, 1950

Actress Comedy Kind Me Think You

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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 the grand dame of the American stage. Kathy Baker

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For me, the acting part - and I have to say it makes me a little worried about my own psychological make-up - is that I just love to hide in other characters. I don't like to get up in front of people and talk as Kathy Baker. But as soon as you say 'action,' I'm lost in that character. Kathy Baker

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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 a funny line. If it's a funny moment, it's a funny moment. Kathy Baker

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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 life, can really be terrible. Kathy Baker

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I've heard that kind of weird backward compliment often - 'She's so talented, but not pretty.' Kathy Baker

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