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Quote by Katherine Helmond

“Many times, when a director reads a script and wants somebody who says 'Far out', then they let me do what I want with it and that's usually more interesting for an actor.”

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Katherine Helmond

Katherine Helmond is an accomplished American film actress, best known for her role as John-Boy Walton's mother in the television series 'The Waltons'. Born on July 5, 1929, she has had a career spanning over five decades in the entertainment industry. more

“The choice of roles as I grow older gets more and more limited, so if I pin myself to one kind of part I would get in trouble. So, these oddball ladies came along for me to do - I guess Terry Gilliam helped in this respect. I have found them more interesting, flashier and I get more mileage out of them.”

Ifs Kind Choices Found Grows Interesting Roles Trouble Pins Oddballs Mileage

Author:Katherine Helmond

“Women have been brought up to be passive, accepting, not come forward and play a major role in life. And with age, there's a tendency to revert to that - to pull back, recede. I don't think it's advisable or admirable.”

Thinking Has Beens Play Age Accepting Roles Majors Tendencies Passive Admirable Advisable Roles In Life

Author:Katherine Helmond

“I love the water; I love to swim.”

Water Swim

Author:Keri Hilson

“I'll be honest; I'm a student of fashion. I say that because I just wear what I feel. I'm not led by name brands and things like that.”

Feels Names Honest Fashion Students Brands Being Honest

Author:Keri Hilson