Andy Griffith Quotes

People will consider me a part of their lives for however long 'Downton Abbey' lasts. It's a lovely thing to feel as an actor.

I know that everyone wants to know about 'Downton Abbey,' but the truth is that it was only a few days out of my life. Still, you play a distinctive part on a hit series, and everyone suddenly knows who you are. Isn't it crazy how this business works?

I've only done four or five episodes of 'Two and a Half Men,' and its amazing how many people recognize me for that more than anything else in my career.

I like everybody at 'Criminal Minds.' I would like to guest star, but I don't know if that is in the cards.

It doesn't hurt to be in 'Game of Thrones,' that's for sure, mainly because people actually see your work, and that is great.

To this day, I still get people calling me Aunt Becky, and I'm not offended by that at all. 'Full House' has afforded me wonderful opportunities in my career.

I feel like starring in a TV show is such a fun thing.

I've had a career where people still remember all these shows I've been on. It's quite cool; I just want to do stuff that people like.

I really love being in 'Game of Thrones,' but I don't know if it's my big break.

'Humsafar' was the show that made me popular.

I started out on the stage, then I had a great career in television for quite a few years. The good news about a TV series is that they give you a certain amount of fame and money. The bad news is that you're in people's living rooms every week and get associated with a particular character.

When people say, 'I know you. What have I seen you in?' I respond, 'Well, it depends on how old you are.'

I was just this kid from Colorado studying theater, and suddenly I was on a hit TV show.

I know that one's visibility is very high on television, even with an unsuccessful show! With a successful role, it's even higher.

I'm really pleased with the way my career is shaping up. How many actresses get a chance to work with legends like Mani Ratnam and Sanjay Leela Bhansali?

I want to have the great roles that move people profoundly. I want to have the choice and be given the opportunity to play those roles, and unfortunately, fame plays a huge part in that.

I'm very proud to be a part of 'Gilmore Girls,' and it's not lost on me that I'm not a huge part of the show, but fans still recognize me and care about my characters.

I know it will be the thing that'll be my epitaph: They won't say anything about my movies, I'll be this guy in a rubber mask.

I wanted to be famous. I guess I thought acting would make me famous.

I'm delighted to be working on 'Casualty.' It's a terrific cast and crew, and I'm very grateful for the opportunity.

It was an honour to be a part of that series. I still get fan mail every day for that show; a big portion of my fan base is from 'Gilmore Girls.'

But it would be churlish of me not to appreciate what it's brought me. If a good number of people come into a theatre because they know me from the dreaded 'Mrs B', I couldn't be happier.

I know one thing; I'll never win an Academy Award.

As a kid, I was playing a character, so the film was not on my shoulders. I did 11 films out of which three were appreciated and remembered. At that time no one was following my career, so it was easier. But now when you are a mature adult, it's a different experience.

It's actually just as cool to be on television as to be in a movie, and nobody's ashamed of this back and forth.