Joanna Kerns

“The writer creates the role on the page and then the actor takes it and makes it their own.”

“I always knew that 'Growing Pains' was not going to go on forever. I remember thinking, 'I'm going to enjoy every moment of this.'”

“I act here and there but you have to commit so far out in advance when you're directing that you - I'm kind of booked six months out, so it's hard.”

“Well, I'm directing a lot of television these days.”

“I don't cry. Well, you know, I think coming from an acting background that's really helped me because I more than anyone know that an actor creates a character.”

“I invested. I wanted to cushion the future. I'm a financial success!”