Katie Aselton Quotes

Believe it or not, I was all fully rounded by the time I was nine years old.

I don't think I really realized what being an adult and being a real grownup was until I was at least twenty-eight.

I'm on my own now. I have my own apartment.

I've grown up a lot, I'm on my own, and I've learned some valuable life lessons.

I have been looking forward to this age of my life for a long time. In my twenties, I marked the days on the calendar - I was sick of playing high-school kids.

I'm aiming by the time I'm fifty to stop being an adolescent.

I've been a much happier person in my early thirties than I was in my twenties.

By the time I was a young man, I was pretty independent.

Adulthood is not a goal. It's not seen as a gift.

When you're young - I probably still am at 23, though I don't feel so young anymore - you have your ups and downs.

I'm definitely not eager to grow up, but I do like some adult stuff.

By the time I was, you know, 16 years old, I had done a lot of growing up.

Back in your twenties you're discovering your boundaries in life, whether it's with relationships or friendships and partying.

Childhood and adolescence are nothing but milestones: You grow taller, advance to new grades, and get your period, your driver's license, and your diploma. Then, in your 20s and 30s, you romance potential partners, find jobs, and learn to support yourself.

I have a lot more things to talk about now because I'm an adult.

Being a teen is past for me. Worrying about the world and my place in it is not.

While I was trying to save money to go to the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Australia I ended up getting all of this experience which meant that by the time I had enough money in the bank to go to school I didn't really need to go to school anymore.

I think, you know, when you're a teenager, sometimes your emotions are a little bit more drastic than maybe when you're in your 20s. You sort of level out a little bit.

I know you think that when you're 35, 45, 55, you'll be different. But I'm going to let you in on a bit of a secret. You're going to look different, and your life is going to be different, but in your head you'll always be that 16-year-old girl.

I don't know if it's that the scripts are evolving or just that I'm getting older, but the characters become more interesting as you get older because you've lived more life at different stages. You've loved; you've lost; you have more of that journey.

Nobody understands anyone 18, including those who are 18.

As time goes by and you're getting older and stuff like that - getting older sucks. You know, I hear all this crap about, 'Oh, you can age with dignity.' Really?

High school isn't necessarily the best time of your life.

I'm totally growing up.

The difference for me is I just don't sleep on friends' couches anymore.