My parents were divorced and I didn't grow up with my father, but I spent a lot of time around him, and his influence on me has been profound.

- Laura Linney

To be too knowing is a downfall.

- Laura Linney

Comedy is a way to make sense of chaos. It's a way of dealing with things that are overwhelming, that threaten you; it's a way to survive and get clo…

- Laura Linney

Doing the right thing has power.

- Laura Linney

That's my favorite food group: donut. I love the donut.

- Laura Linney

Traits like humility, courage, and empathy are easily overlooked - but it's immensely important to find them in your closest relationships.

- Laura Linney

I'm not someone who likes to have my picture taken, let alone see it plastered all over the place.

- Laura Linney

I believe that no matter what you do in life, if you learn the basics through theater, it will help you in everything else - problem solving, communi…

- Laura Linney

I love actors, regardless of where they are in their skill level. There's something terribly satisfying about working with someone who's really learn…

- Laura Linney