Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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I think it became blurry because I grew up in a very private family. I mixed privacy and secrecy up somewhere along the line. Everything became a secret, and I thought that was how you should live. Lying about everything. The mask I put on as a kid to survive was the funny lady. Then the funny person all of a sudden became harder to do without substances. Substances let me keep the mask on longer. Until it doesn't work anymore and you're just a mess.

Kristen Johnston's Popular Quotes

Onstage, I was never the ingenue.

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I don't consider myself a goody-goody, but I like to be perceived as classy.

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My way was not to be the petite, gorgeous, little cheerleader. My way of getting by was making people laugh.

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In some roles I have to wear fur, and I always make sure it's fake, like in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Faux fur is great because it shows…

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I've always just gone with the best role, and I don't care if it's in theater, film or television.

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When you're that tall, people talk about it all the time.

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I was a full foot taller than any child my age.

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It's a very lonely place, being an addict.

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Yes, creative people are more prone to addiction or addictive behavior. But, equally as prone is your mailman, your mother, your brother, your friend…

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