Allison Janney Quotes

Someone said I wasn't attractive enough. People say those things, but they make you stronger. Then you can win an Emmy and think, ha, ha, ha.

Most Republicans call the show 'The Left Wing.'

It's a great way to start the day, hearing you've been nominated for an Emmy. It's just thrilling.

It is a very difficult job, being the servant of two masters.

If I could stomach the awful part of being a veterinarian, which involves sticking your hand up animals' behinds, I would be a vet.

I'm afraid of flying.

I'd like to make really important movies, like American Beauty. I was really proud to be a part of that movie.

I like people trying to do two things at once.

I have the power of my height. Growing up, it was a total drawback. There was nothing good about it at all.

I grew up with brothers. I love men. Of course it's hard to be a woman in a man's world.

I can tell when men are threatened by my height.

I can access emotions very easily.

I am lucky enough to have Aaron Sorkin write what I have to say.

Great drama is all about conflict, and what's a better conflict than Republican-Democrat?

Everyone couldn't be happier and more terrified.

One out of forty American men wears women's clothing. We've had more than forty presidents. One of these guys has been dancing around the Oval Office in a prom dress.

An agent said he didn't know what to do with me, I wouldn't be able to play any parts but lesbians and aliens.