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" I didn't work for a year and a half after 'Melvin and Howard' because all I was being offered was silly parts. "

Mary Steenburgen

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" I remember when I was growing up and watching southern people depicted on television, I thought, 'Well, based on what I'm seeing, I guess I'm supposed to be stupid and racist.' It's still, sadly, the easy route for a writer to go. "

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" It was a few days later I came out to Hollywood for a screen test, and so did a lot of other people. So, I really didn't think I would get it. I was definitely the one that was least likely to get it, because everyone else was an already established star. "

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" I studied with Sandy Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse. I was in the last class to study with him before he had his larynx removed, so I actually remember the sound of his voice. He was an incredible teacher. "

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" I would say that the things that have really left a mark on me have more to do with my family and my children's lives rather than a film role. "

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