Allison Janney Quotes


"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."
- Allison Janney
(Related: Play)

"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."
- Allison Janney
(Related: People)

"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."
- Allison Janney
(Related: Men, Women, American, Dancing, Dress, Office)

"Most Republicans call the show 'The Left Wing.'"
- Allison Janney
(Related: Republicans)

"I can access emotions very easily."
- Allison Janney
(Related: Emotions)

"It is a very difficult job, being the servant of two masters."
- Allison Janney
(Related: Being, Job)

"I'm afraid of flying."
- Allison Janney
(Related: Flying)

"I'd like to make really important movies, like American Beauty. I was really proud to be a part of that movie."
- Allison Janney
(Related: Beauty, Movies, American)

"I like people trying to do two things at once."
- Allison Janney
(Related: People, Trying)

"I have the power of my height. Growing up, it was a total drawback. There was nothing good about it at all."
- Allison Janney
(Related: Power, Growing up, Nothing)

"I grew up with brothers. I love men. Of course it's hard to be a woman in a man's world."
- Allison Janney
(Related: Love, Men, Brothers, Man, Woman, World)

"I can tell when men are threatened by my height."
- Allison Janney
(Related: Men)

"Everyone couldn't be happier and more terrified."
- Allison Janney
"Great drama is all about conflict, and what's a better conflict than Republican-Democrat?"
- Allison Janney
(Related: Conflict, Drama, Republican)

"I am lucky enough to have Aaron Sorkin write what I have to say."
- Allison Janney
"It's a great way to start the day, hearing you've been nominated for an Emmy. It's just thrilling."
- Allison Janney
(Related: Day, Hearing)