Sissy Spacek quotes

Sissy Spacek is an acclaimed American actress, renowned for her versatile roles in film and television. Her breakthrough performance in "Carrie" established her as a major talent in Hollywood. She continues to captivate audiences with her depth, authenticity, and award-winning portrayals. Here are 28 of her quotes:

I've not had a mean life. (Sissy Spacek)

You don't forget the movies, but you forget the details of them.

Sissy Spacek

There's a real danger in trying to stay king of the mountain. You stop taking risks, you stop being as creative, because you're trying to maintain a position. Apart from anything else that really takes the fun out of it.

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I've always been a people-watcher, and as an actor, later, I just mined all those little details.

Sissy Spacek

Junior and senior high school years were not a good time.

Sissy Spacek

I didn't worry about leaving the fast lane - I was just so consumed with my baby that it seemed like the right thing to do. I never felt like I left New York, though. If you've lived in a place and loved it, you never feel like you left it.

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I lived an idyllic 'Huckleberry Finn' life in a tiny town. Climbing trees. Tagging after brothers. Happy. Barefoot on my pony. It was 'To Kill a Mockingbird'-esque.

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I just make films that attract me.

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For me, life is a bowl of cherries.

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I had no fear 'cause it seemed everyone in the audience always applauded whatever I did. Course, maybe it was because I always seemed to know everyone in the audience.

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I'm a fool for a good role in a creative piece where there are really such talented writers and wonderful actors. (Sissy Spacek)

When I started out in independent films in the early '70s, we did everything for the love of art. It wasn't about money and stardom. That was what we were reacting against. You'd die before you'd be bought.

Sissy Spacek

I wanted to put all my family stories down for my girls, and I remember everything so vividly. I just wanted to put everything down while I still can remember it all.

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The name Sissy came because my brothers called me that.

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Texas is just so rich with characters. Women who live alone in a little house on a thousand acres with nothing but cattle and a pickup truck. And an airplane.

Sissy Spacek

It's a whole other way of working when you work in films: You know exactly the arc of your character.

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The important thing is to be part of a good project with good, talented people.

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I only learn from the people I work with.

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My roots allow me to let go of the fear of failure.

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Fame sweeps you away. I had to go home every six months to remember who I am.

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I am a woman of simple tastes. (Sissy Spacek)

If I hadn't left Texas, I might not have met the director Terrence Malick, and I wouldn't have met my husband and I wouldn't have had the children that I've had. Life is interesting like that.

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I don't like to do something just to prove I can do it.

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Most things in my life I had before leaving home. Values, support, great family. I was shaped at an early age. A musician playing guitar, I wanted to be a folk singer.

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You know, I don't know what the future will bring, but I'm ready for whatever comes!

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Occupation: American Actress
Born: December 25, 1949
Quotes count: 28

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