Swoosie Kurtz Quotes & Sayings

The first thing I ask when I'm offered a part is, Who's the director? which is something they never understand in Los Angeles. — Swoosie Kurtz

There is a hidden epidemic threatening the lives of millions of Americans ... hunger. In this land of plenty, it is unthinkable that fellow citizens are going hungry. Included among these millions are children who, due to malnourishment, are not developing to their full potential intellectually, emotionally or behaviorally. The fortunate must provide for the unfortunate ... — Swoosie Kurtz

To me, getting notes, honing the part, and refining the role is the real fun of the play. — Swoosie Kurtz

I think these are terrible times to be anything in. — Swoosie Kurtz

It's great that I don't have to apologize about being over 26. — Swoosie Kurtz

I love to be directed, and I can glean something from almost anyone. — Swoosie Kurtz

I wanted to tell you something, she says, but it slipped under a chair. — Swoosie Kurtz

Working with a great director is like getting a master class in acting. — Swoosie Kurtz

I keep both of my Tonys on my mantle. They're in front of a mirror so if you look at just the right angle, it looks like I have four! — Swoosie Kurtz

My heart was beating out of my chest. — Swoosie Kurtz

I am heartbroken that this movie would cause anyone pain. It should be a source of joy. The story is a metaphor about how we try to stay in our own little bubbles, we don't let life in, we don't take the journey. — Swoosie Kurtz

It's so funny whenever things come full circle. — Swoosie Kurtz

I'd love to do a musical. I have a little list of them in my head. — Swoosie Kurtz

I try to tell myself I'm not schizophrenic. But when I'm not acting, I'm not alive. Everyday is just not heightened enough for me. I'm more focused, more interesting when I'm working. — Swoosie Kurtz