I made a conscious decision back then that I would rather be the best actress who ever lived than the most famous one.

- Sally Kirkland

I taught Sandra Bullock when no one knew who she was. I talked her out of quitting. I put her in a showcase.

- Sally Kirkland

I always told, Sandra Bullock was my student when she was younger, I always told her it's important that we hold on to our insecurity, the wisdom of …

- Sally Kirkland

I really think that women should be allowed to be more European, in this country.

- Sally Kirkland

My favorite actresses were Geraldine Paige, Anne Bancroft and Kim Stanley.

- Sally Kirkland

I'm on Governor Gray Davis' California Alliance Towards Education to bring the arts back to high schools.

- Sally Kirkland

In the case of Marilyn and John Kennedy, I think they did affect change.

- Sally Kirkland

My point is that, over the years, I've taught five thousand people acting and lately I have a lot of energy on these kids, having the same break I ha…

- Sally Kirkland

I certainly was one of the instigators in the 1960s of freedom of expression.

- Sally Kirkland