I figured as I got older, the ...

I figured as I got older, the good roles for women would be in the theatre. So 15 years ago I started building a Broadway career to try and develop the chops to be accepted as a great theatrical actress.
I figured as I got older, the good roles for women would be in the theatre. So 15 years ago I started building a Broadway career to try and develop the chops to be accepted as a great theatrical actress.
 Kathleen Turner

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I think there was the studio mentality for a long time that women and girls can relate to a male hero, but boys and men can't relate to a female hero.
 Jennifer Lawrence
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
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Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.
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You must do the things you think you cannot do.

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My father was a diplomatic officer. As a diplomat's daughter, you have to learn to present yourself very early on.
 Kathleen Turner
It begins and ends with money. It's absurd in this day and age when we need so much money for education, health, for people, that a $100 million dollars can be spent on a film. It's obscene
 Kathleen Turner
I learned years ago, I adore acting and I think it's the most alive I know how to be - almost - but I really want a good life. I've been married for 17 years - I know, they call us the last couple. I have a 13-year-old daughter. I have a lovely home life with good friends who aren't in the business... and I have no desire to cost my whole life in pursuit of the career alone.
 Kathleen Turner
At about 40, the roles started slowing down. I started getting offers to play mothers and grandmothers
 Kathleen Turner
The big gap between the ability of actors is confidence.
 Kathleen Turner