Quotes by Penny Marshall

About Penny Marshall:

Carole Penny Marshall is an American actress, director, and producer. After playing several small roles for television, she was cast as Laverne DeFazio on the sitcom Laverne & Shirley, which ran from 1976 until 1983, during which Marshall was nominated for a Golden Globe award for her performance three times.
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I'm not someone who has had to deal with much personal drama outside of the usual: growing up with parents who hated each other, two marriages and divorces of my own. There was the cancer thing, too.

Penny Marshall

My mother was pretty nuts, but she was also a character.

Penny Marshall

Movie stars are insecure like everyone else. That's why they go into acting!

Penny Marshall

I want you to laugh and cry. That's what I do.

Penny Marshall

I don't mind if somebody texts me but I'm not a big texter, the things are too small. I don't mind if they text, '7 o'clock,' that's fine, that's logistics but, 'What's up?' Get real! Pick up a phone!

Penny Marshall

I have a grandson who is 20. He's a computer guy. I'm worried that he can't communicate without his machine. They have no personal contact with people. That's the bad part of technology.

Penny Marshall

The truth is that I am not a frump... I just enjoy being laid back.

Penny Marshall

You need to see what the actor needs. This one wants to be talked to privately. That one doesn't mind if you block it for them. Just tell me the truth and I'll adapt to it.

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I have a good support system of friends and family.

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My family is well, and that's what's important.

Penny Marshall

In my opinion, life is more important than show business.

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I'll try anything. What are they gonna do, kick me out of show business?

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I'm very happy to watch a video at home with a friend rather than do dinner.

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If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.

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I live in L.A., so I go to basketball games. But I love baseball.

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I've directed seven movies and know a thing or two about dealing with unexpected crises.

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I'm not the most positive person.

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Look at YouTube, how many talented people there are. It's a whole new world of how to express yourself. I don't know how to work that world, but take advantage of it.

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It's better for me to go up against someone's passion with my passion and then clarifying something that he wrote. Then I know how to work around certain things.

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Author Bio

  • NamePenny Marshall
  • DescriptionAmerican actress, film producer and film director
  • BornOctober 15, 1943
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Film Director; Film Producer