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I trust other people to tell me if it's too far or tasteless, because there's not too much that I won't do. I like to push the limits. Obviously, that's more dangerous and more fun for everybody.
Allison Janney
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Allison Janney
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: November 19
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Boston
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Allison Brooks Janney
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I got offered that role in Transamerica that Felicity Huffman did. That was a part that I was like, Well, maybe I should've done that. I'm at peace with it, but that is one thing that I did turn down that went on to do great things for her. I wonder what would've happened if I would've done that.
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If I could stomach the awful part of being a veterinarian, which involves sticking your hand up animals' behinds, I would be a vet.
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I'd like to make really important movies, like American Beauty. I was really proud to be a part of that movie.
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I love wasting time and learning to lip-sync to songs it's a silly hobby of mine.
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I think one of my big skills is making unlikable characters likable or real in some way. No matter how hateful people are, there's always something vulnerable about them, or something that you can understand or relate to. I think that's my job as an actress - to find those.
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The live aspect is so thrilling, I get nervous again. It's like going on stage.
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Great drama is all about conflict, and what's a better conflict than Republican-Democrat?
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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.
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I'm afraid of flying.
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I'm kind of at the mercy of writers out there. I need a writer out there who wants to write a vehicle for me. Do it and get it to me immediately. I do want to be a lead. I want to play a lead role in a movie.
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The pre-shoot days are so relaxed and fun and the writers are laughing. I love the rehearsal process.
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It's a great way to start the day, hearing you've been nominated for an Emmy. It's just thrilling.
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I can't imagine trying to be in recovery. I mean it would be hard enough with just life going along in a nice way, but then when awful stuff happens, how you maintain the strength to get through it?
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I grew up with brothers. I love men. Of course it's hard to be a woman in a man's world.
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I never stop. I don't want to stop acting because I'm afraid it'll all end, so I never say no.
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I'm the worst speller on the planet. I'm so glad for spellcheck on my phone.
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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.
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