Christine Baranski

“Usually, it gets worse and worse as they downsize your character; mine just kept getting better.”

“Jim Carrey is a consummate actor and professional. He comes on set, knows his lines and knows his moves.”

“I think people think Jim Carrey's just wild and crazy. He really is very disciplined. It is true of Eddie Murphy and Robin Williams as well.”

“It was considered that you were stepping down by doing television. I almost turned Cybill down because I so wanted to remain a theater actress.”

“Audrey Hepburn's face was made for the camera.”

“I'm a nice, happily married wife and mom and I live in Connecticut.”

“You can only do the work to the very best of your ability.”

“I got into Julliard on almost a full scholarship.”

“I always say God should have given women one extra decade at least, especially if you want a family. You're trying to pack a lot in.”

“Really, can anyone drink several martinis at lunch?”

“You are always damned by things that you do well as an actor.”

“It's the thing that you do well that brings you to prominence. The very thing that brings you to success can also be like a curse, because then people think that's all you can do.”

“Bambi has a profound effect on children because it's about losing your mother.”

“Acting is like a high wire act. Your margin for error is very slim.”

“I often close my eyes because I can't tolerate violence.”

“It's a great time to be an actress at this point in my life.”

“It is really hard to do comedy; it takes a lot of energy and focus. It's rather like music: It's a lot of hitting notes precisely.”